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| dominicruby |
Posted - August 29 2004 : 10:16:50 PM
what are some examples of native american customs that differ from the white man's? |
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| Many Flags |
Posted - September 03 2004 : 08:32:37 AM
Dominicruby....ditto to all that has been said. Lots and lots of good BOOKS out there......read "Bury my Heart at Wounded Knee"....a great start and it will "lay your heart on the ground". It's what led Dr. Uncle Mark to writing his dissertation on Carlisle Indian School several years ago.....and set him on the road to knowing ME. (Sure, figure that one out!! Schizo time!!) Many Flags of the Allemaengel |
| Fitz Williams |
Posted - September 02 2004 : 7:32:24 PM
Everyone should read Crucible of War by Fred Anderson. His description of the events from 1609 though the French and Indian War and Pontiac's Rebellion provide an interesting insite into Indian/French/English relations and how they developed over time. |
| SgtMunro |
Posted - September 02 2004 : 6:29:21 PM
The suggestion to go an do some research is a good one. The best way to remember something, is to look it up yourself. As to your question, I might be able to help you with a 'starter' answer, from there you must make the journey on your own.
The differences are not so much as comparing 'who', but more correctly 'when'. All human cultures go through several ages of development, the Pre-Columbus natives of this hemisphere were not unlike my own Germanic ancestors before the Roman invasion. You will find that all peoples have a similar track of development, and that moving beyond that stage is usually due to external influences. You will find the same stage of development amongst Celtic, Tartar, Visagoth, etc. This of course brings us to a 'chicken or the egg' type debate, in regards as to who was the original 'external influence', and one which cannot be answered with 100% certainty. Just remember, the actual voyage of learning is much more rewarding than the outcome, good luck...
Your Most Humble Servant,
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| Jacy |
Posted - September 01 2004 : 08:35:36 AM
Wish I could say the same about my heritage - don't think it is as interesting! The only thing I really know about my family tree is...
My surname is Spicer and I know that we settled over in the states during the time of the gold rush etc - one book even suggests a link to Judge Spicer - the guy who tryed Wyatt Earp for offences against the Clanton gang. But we can't say for sure, it's all the different branches and things that kind of muddle things up.
We have a bit of Welsh heritage from my mum's side too.
I think that English history goes back quite a bit longer than American history but there was always a fascination with me for other cultures so I guess from an early age I just was hooked on American history.
Jacy x |
| Wilderness Woman |
Posted - September 01 2004 : 08:19:03 AM
Yes Jacy, when I went through school (back in the Dark Ages  ), we were taught English history as part of our World History curriculum. Because of my British Isles heritage, in addition to my German heritage, I have always considered British history to be my second major area of interest, behind American history.
One branch of my father's family came from Yorkshire. I also have several branches from Ireland, and possibly one from Scotland. So my ties there are deep. |
| Jacy |
Posted - September 01 2004 : 04:58:06 AM
Cor Blimey guys you're right!
Part of the fun when I did history was doing my own research and finding out little known facts - things that my teachers didn't know - it gave me the added extra for my papers and exams.
I loved learning about the American wild west - you know Wyatt Earp, the struggle for land - the different points of view - Native Americans and the settlers...
Not sure if things were taught differently for you but I loved it. Did you do any English history? The whole Henry 8th and his wives and all that? If so would like to know if you found it interesting?
x Jacy |
| susquesus |
Posted - August 30 2004 : 11:54:30 PM
Thank you WW. I think that people are getting the wrong idea when they are told that they can cite internet sources in papers. You can cite from informational sources- i.e. some of the sweet essays Rich has been kind enough to post- you're not supposed to show up at a message board and ask its participants to do your work for you. I'm sure we could come up with some suggestions on sources of information for the truly curious student though:
An Encyclopedia, a local museum, a local library, an informational website, seek and ye shall find.
Anybody know any good books, websites, areas of this board to suggest to Dominic? |
| Wilderness Woman |
Posted - August 30 2004 : 3:58:40 PM
May I suggest that you do a little reading about the Native American customs and then come to your own conclusions?
One of the points of going to school is to learn how to think about things and come up with your own answers.
Good luck with your research! |
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