Becoming America
Vydalia Roberts
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“Becoming America”
“America has never been united by blood or birth or soil.” stated by George W. Bush. It is believed by some, that the changes in “America” began in late 1492 with the arrival of Christopher Columbus and the Spanish flag to the New World however, this was not the first voyage to arrive but the Scandinavian seafarers came first. Columbus’ arrival led to the discovery of the indigenous people, Native Americans. Plans for the New World were virtually see through for those who understood the evil characteristics the world can display “with fifty men they can all be subjugated and made to do what is required of them”(The New World,15), Columbus writes to the Crown. To the Native Americans, the motive of the voyages were not as clear and seemed quite beneficial due to the nature of which their communities was ran, Columbus even stated that, “They are very gentle …show more content…
Starting in 1492, America at the time was populated by Native Americans, Indians, most of whom died. These individuals despite being spread across North America shared traits such as the spiritual practices, knowledge of ownership of landmass and property, the connection between those living amongst them seeing that they lived in smaller more intimate communities and families being matrilineal in structure. Despite the thought that these individuals where primitive, their cities were complex and quite organized. Myriad communication techniques were used, some of which are still present today. Slavery, also, had been a part of the Native American community, however the context of which a slave became a slave differed from that which would be later seen. This kind of slavery was based solely on the lack of a kinship network and one could be freed after marrying or getting adopted. Sometimes, slavery and captivity was used as a power move for
010771772
“Becoming America”
“America has never been united by blood or birth or soil.” stated by George W. Bush. It is believed by some, that the changes in “America” began in late 1492 with the arrival of Christopher Columbus and the Spanish flag to the New World however, this was not the first voyage to arrive but the Scandinavian seafarers came first. Columbus’ arrival led to the discovery of the indigenous people, Native Americans. Plans for the New World were virtually see through for those who understood the evil characteristics the world can display “with fifty men they can all be subjugated and made to do what is required of them”(The New World,15), Columbus writes to the Crown. To the Native Americans, the motive of the voyages were not as clear and seemed quite beneficial due to the nature of which their communities was ran, Columbus even stated that, “They are very gentle …show more content…
Starting in 1492, America at the time was populated by Native Americans, Indians, most of whom died. These individuals despite being spread across North America shared traits such as the spiritual practices, knowledge of ownership of landmass and property, the connection between those living amongst them seeing that they lived in smaller more intimate communities and families being matrilineal in structure. Despite the thought that these individuals where primitive, their cities were complex and quite organized. Myriad communication techniques were used, some of which are still present today. Slavery, also, had been a part of the Native American community, however the context of which a slave became a slave differed from that which would be later seen. This kind of slavery was based solely on the lack of a kinship network and one could be freed after marrying or getting adopted. Sometimes, slavery and captivity was used as a power move for