...The next day, Findley and McNall returned to the hunting camp and watched from a distance for 90 minutes until three Nez Perce men came to the camp. Wilhautyah, “Blowing Wind,” the shortest of the three men, was selected amongst the three by reason of his small size to be the one to climb the tree and retrieve the deer hanging there. Wilhautyah was a close friend of Chief Joseph and was very well respected by the tribe. What happened next is debatable. “The white version runs like this: the white men demanded the Indians come into the settlement to discuss the stolen horses. The Indians refused. The white men disarmed the Indians and insisted again. A struggle over McNall’s rifle then occured between McNall and Wilhautyah, and Findley shot Wilhautyah. The Nez Perce version was this: They came to the camp and Wilhautyah went up the tree to loosen the ropes holding the deer aloft. While he was in the tree working with the ropes, the two Indians on the ground saw “two white men coming at full speed. A little way off they stopped and got off their horses and shot Wilhautyah.”...
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...A. Fenn explains a theory after the Indians came to meet with the British as such, “The parleys came to a close, and the Indians asked for "a little Provisions and Liquor, to carry us Home." The British obliged their request. ‘Out of our regard to them,’ wrote William Trent, ‘we gave them two Blankets and an Handkerchief...
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...Few Indian Chieftains are as well known, revered, and as shrouded in legend as Crazy Horse. Like the Messiah of his people, he led his “troops” into battle repeatedly after visions of himself as leader of his people inspired him to action. Even among white people he was known for his fearlessness in battle. There was non-among the Indian tribes that matched his military prowess or skills both as a leader of the people and warrior. Despite this fearlessness, and the larger than life persona that surrounded him, Crazy Horse’s legacy ended in an undignified manner fit not even for an animal. The very people he had agreed to turn himself into disemboweled him, the same people who should have taken care of him so that a fair trial could be held. As his life was, so to was his death shrouded in mystery; however, E. A. Brininstool’s collection of letters and accounts of Crazy Horse’s death called, “Crazy Horse: The Invincible Sioux Chief,”...
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...In the year 1838, 16,000 Native Americans were marched over 1,200 miles of rugged land. Over 4,000 of these Indians died of disease, famine, and warfare. The Indian tribe was called the Cherokee and we call this event the Trail of Tears. As you will soon learn, it is one of the most brutal and racist events to happen in America. The Trail of Tears happened when Hernando De Soto took his adventures to America. After he came to America more and more Europeans came and began to invade on Indian land. The Indians became lost in bewilderment and anger. Some tribes didn’t feel this way until later on, for some helped the new comers win wars during the colonial periods. Often when the Indians’ side lost the war, the Indians would have to give...
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...learned about the expedition for years in school. Many people believe that the expedition was the downfall of the indians in the west. Some people believe that along the expedition that Lewis and Clark weren’t respectful and mean to the indians. I believe that Lewis and Clark were very respectful to the indians, except that they were ignorant towards the indians treating some of them like kids. They had many contacts with indians and all but two of them were peaceful and very respectful visits. When the expedition was about to begin Thomas Jefferson wrote a letter to Meriwether Lewis. The letter was explaining how they need to act around and treat the natives. Jefferson wrote, “ treat them in the most friendly and conciliatory manner which their own conduct will admit…”. Since the president told them to be respectful these men are going to be respectful. But, their relationship with the indians wasn’t all tea parties and fun games. Jefferson wrote to Lewis telling him he needs to try his hardest to take numbers of the men and extent of their weapons, and possessions. In conclusion, Jefferson wanted the men to be respectful and think strategically....
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...Through Dame Shirley's Eyes Louise Amelia Knapp Smith Clappe, known for writing a series of twenty-three letters to her sister, tells about her experiences during the California Gold Rush. These letters, which were published in the San Francisco magazine, "The Pioneer" in 1854 and 1855, were not only significant accounts into the lives of miners, but were also first-hand glimpses into the roles of women during this era. Clappe, who wrote under the pen name, "Dame Shirley," traveled with her physician husband to a small mining camp know as Indian Bar. Dame Shirley's accounts of events during this time shed light on women's roles during this historical period of California history. Dame Shirley, who was born to parents who, "prized education" (DuBois and Dumenil 287), attended a private school for girls. Since women were not afforded some of the same priveledges as men at this time, she was unable to attend her local college of Amherst. Nevertheless, she became an educated women. In her letters, a notible distinction can be made between the sexes, along with social classes and race. She refers to English speakers from her New England region as "Yankees," as she considered them to be "ignorant lower-class people" (DuBois and Dumenil 287). She also makes references to Indian women as being "poor creatures" (Dubois and Dumenil 287), and makes note that "[t]hough for haggardness of expression and ugliness of feature have been taken for a band of Macbethian witches...
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...Name: Course: Instructor: Date: Lewis and Clark Expedition in Montana William Clark in December 1803 built the River Dubois Camp on the along river Wood. The camp was set at Rivers Missouri’s and Mississippi’s confluence in Missouri just north of St. Louis. In addition, the camp was at just across River Dubois in Illinois. Clark took up the training of the severally different volunteer men who put themselves forward to undertake the expedition into the Pacific. Therefore, William Clark was keen to make an efficient and useful team from the goons, savages laypeople who had volunteered (Kern, 672). This team was identified as the Corps of Discovery, a sentry sent by President Thomas Jefferson to explore the source of the river and possible navigation into the Pacific. This paper trails Clark and Lewis’ expedition in Montana exploring the various Indian wars and the twist and confusing meander of the river. The Corps of Discovery constituted of strangers to each other aged differently but with an average age of 27. Nonetheless, the team was eager to undertake the presidential decree with zeal, zest and passion. John Shields aged 35 was the oldest of the Corps of Discovery whereas 17 year old George Shannon was the youngest (Lewis and William, 38). Therefore, Clark had to balance his command as he directed the team into building cabins and forts from logs. Clark further taught the team information marching, effective shooting of targets as a team as well as the use of weapons...
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...Indian Camp The Horror of Life from Birth to Death During the Modernist Movement, existentialist writers wrote about the meaninglessness of life. Existentialists believe that life is a struggle against the nothingness of the world. They believe there is no higher meaning to the existence of man, and they deny the existence of God. Ernest Hemingway portrays three different ways of coping with the meaninglessness of life in his short story “Indian Camp.” The three characters that portray the three different outlooks are Nick’s father, Uncle George, and the Indian father. Ernest Hemingway uses the environment in his short story “Indian Camp” to develop the thematic vision that there are different ways people can cope with the horror of life from the moment of birth and until death. In the short story, Hemmingway portrays a microcosm of life by including a baby’s birth and a man’s suicide in the short period of the story. The pregnant Indian woman struggles in labor for two days without any medical attention until Nick’s father’s arrival. Nick’s father describes to Uncle George after the procedure, “Doing a Caesarian with a jack-knife and sewing it up with nine-foot, tapered gut leaders” (18). The description of Ernest Hemingway INDIAN CAMP I guess the beginning of the story is quite usual and perhaps even banal. The son wants to watch his father brings new life into the world. He is a young boy who helps his father. But on the other hand, despite the fact that there is only...
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...Virginia Frontier, in a place called Draper Meadows. There were hardly any casualties. Though, before long there was an awakening to them that there are going to be hardships. The war changed their life. The Shawnee indians came crashing into houses and ruining every part of life the people of Draper’s Meadows lived. They killed four innocent people, including a young child. The Shawnee indians injured one man and captured five people. Three of the five captured were Mary and her two sons. Her husband was away at the time, so he was completely safe. The family was very scared and wasn’t sure what to do without a leading male role being played by the father. Mary...
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...Development on the proposed changes in the examination pattern for the present class X, to bring about a stress free education system in the country. It is called CCE i.e. Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation. Write a Report for publication in your paper covering the government’s proposals in 100-125 words. (10 marks) OR An “Each One Plant One” camp was organized by your school to celebrate Vanamahotsava Day on 10tNovember. As Secretary of ‘Go-Green Club’ of your school, Armada Public School, Bhopal, write a Report in 100-125 words for your school magazine. You are Ankit/Ankita of class XII. (10 marks) 5. Sheena, C-4, Postal Colony, Thrissur, bought an Usha Lexus automatic iron from M/s. Nandillath, Round North, Thrissur. Within a week it started giving problems. She writes a letter to the dealer, complaining about the defects and asks them to replace the piece. Write the letter for her in 125 words. (10 marks) OR You are Anuj/Anita living at #9/2, 5th Cross, Malleshwaram, Bangalore. You are very much pained to know about the current state of affairs with regard to corruption and scandals in the Indian political scene. Write a letter to the Editor of the Hindu, showing your concern about the falling standards. (10 marks) 6. Write an article in not more than 200 words on the topic “The Power Crisis and its Impact” with regard to...
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...of New Echota, Jackson had the green light to order Cherokee removal. Other Cherokees, under the leadership of John Ross, resisted until the bitter end. In 1836, Chief John Ross, wrote a letter to the Senate and House of Representatives denouncing the Treaty of Echota. “The instrument in question is not the act of our Nation; we are not parties to its covenants; it has not received the sanction of our people (The Papers of John Ross).” He was appealing to the Senate and House of Representatives to consider the treaty as an unauthorized agreement and not binding. This speech was a heartfelt appeal that fell on deaf...
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...Echo’s in the Dark Halos surrounded the angel's head; Charity stared in awe at the lovely painting. It gave her a peaceful, serene feeling to gaze upon the image. “Is there something I could help you find?” asked Mr. Butler. “Yes, Sir, there is. Do you know of a place called Cherokee?” she asked. “Well, as a matter of fact, Ma'am, I do know a place called Cherokee. It's about a hundred and fifty miles, due north of here, up there in the mountains- its smack in the middle of the Cherokee Indian Territory. They've been clearing them Indians out for years, but there’s still renegades running lose. Why do you want to know; if you don't mind my asking?” “You’ve been good to me and my young’uns, so, no, sir, I don’t mind you asking,” she answered....
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...century, this formerly harmonious society has been broken into pieces and forced to gradually adjust to the control of new rules and disciplines conducted by the exotic invaders. Whenever the word “Indians” which is a self-identification of the Native Americans, is brought up, the most common phrase I can ever think of is about slavery and discrimination. Indians have been enslaved for a long time during the history of mankind. From the textbook, we learned a lot about European colonialism and its victimization of Africans and Indians followed as the dominant paradigm. Indians are commonly depicted as succumbing in large numbers to survivors with the survivors facing with the dispossession of their lands and their assets. Indians, treated as the commodities by bargaining, or even the livestock, were flogged and whipped by the colonists and slaveholders. They didn’t own the human rights or dignities. All the views I learnt about Indians are the dark shadow of the society in ancient time. However, a movie called Dances with wolves impressed me a lot and entirely changed my view about Indians. Dances with Wolves, directed by Kevin Costner, is a historical movie picturing civil war and westward expansion during the 1800’s, filled with stereotypes of ‘White men’ and ‘Indians’ that are...
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...The Last of the Mohicans: Summary and Historical Themes Section 1: Summary of The Last of the Mohicans It was the third year of the French and Indian War. The French army was attacking Fort William Henry. Duncan Heyward had to escort Munro’s daughters Alice and Cora from Fort Edward through the dangerous forest to visit their father, Colonel Munro the commander of the Fort. Indian runner named Magua was their guided. Soon they were joined by David Gamut, a singing master and religious follower. In their traveling the group encountered the white scout, by the name Hawkeye, and his two Indian companions, Chingachgook and Uncas, Uncas, the only surviving members of the great Mohican tribe. Hawkeye says that Magua, the Huron, has betrayed the group by leading them in the wrong path. In an attempt to capture the Huron traitor, he escaped. Hawkeye and the Mohicans lead the group safely in a cave, but Huron allies of Magua attacked the next morning. Hawkeye and the Mohicans escaped down the river, but Huron capture Alice, Cora, Heyward, and Gamut. The Huron said that he seeks revenge on Munro for past embarrassment and intended to free Alice if Cora will marry him. Suddenly Hawkeye and the Mohicans surge onto the scene, rescuing the captives and killing every Huron but Magua, who escaped. The group reached Fort William Henry, the English stronghold by sneaking through the French army besieged the Fort, and, once inside, Cora and Alice rejoined with their father. A few days...
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...conquests of the Americas. In his first letter, Christopher Columbus mostly focused on the political victory of the voyage and arriving in the Indies (p. 32), and the splendor of the landscape including palm trees, mountains, and beautiful birds (p. 33). In the subsequent letter to King Ferdinand of Spain, Columbus seems selfish and one-sided (somewhat understandable considering that he was begging Ferdinand for forgiveness of his crimes (p. 35). Bernal Diaz del Castillo's account, however, was not clouded by much bias or opinions at all. Because Castillo was just a simple foot soldier (Castillo p. 42) and was left to follow the commands of Cortes and his other officers, he wrote more of a journal that described in much detail the arrive and battles in Tenochtitlan (Castillo pp. 44-52). In comparison, Bartolome de las Casas did not stray from showing his personal convictions about the overall Spanish conquest and treatment of the Indians. After becoming a priest, he expressed that he believed those who were executing these atrocities out on the Indians for want of riches and gold were not in keeping with Catholic teachings that many Spaniards claimed to abide by (p. 36). Though vastly different, the viewpoints in these writings work to demonstrate the cases that each man is trying to make for the intended reader. Christopher Columbus shows deep conflict and contradiction in the two letters that are presented in this piece. The first letter Columbus wrote to Luis de Santangel expresses...
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