Relationship Between French And Native Americans
The middle ground between the European and Native people varied on the European side when it came to relationships. The middle ground would be considered mutual respect for one another. An example would be two roommates coming to an agreement with what music to listen to. They might not always agree but they find a way to get along with each other. The first relationship that came into play were the French and the Native people. The relationship developed when the French came and colonized the region. This relationship was not necessarily equal considering the French took over the Native people Land however, they were able to find the middle ground. The French and the Native people had several ways of keeping their relationship strong. The
first would be the calumet which was the smoking of the pipe. We could compare this to drinking coffee with someone after class to discuss the notes take. This ceremony led to peace, alliance, exchange, and free movement among all of the people. Next was gift exchange/Reciprocity which was one when side would give a gift and the other side would be kind enough to do the same thing later on. The French and Native people were good at keeping the gifts coming. Mutual aid was another way their relationships stayed strong. At times of need both sides were willing to help. Conflict and negotiation, intermarriage, trade, and missionaries are just a few more reasons the French and the Native people held up their relationships over time. This all changed however when the British came into the picture. After the french are defeated in the French and Indian war an alliance between the British and native people begin however, each side has very different views on their relationships. Jeffery Amherst, governor of the British ends gift exchange. The native people interpret this as an act of hostility. The british also only allow trade to be done at British forts. Overall, the British wanted to dominate the Native people, This ultimately leads to a war to push the British out.
first would be the calumet which was the smoking of the pipe. We could compare this to drinking coffee with someone after class to discuss the notes take. This ceremony led to peace, alliance, exchange, and free movement among all of the people. Next was gift exchange/Reciprocity which was one when side would give a gift and the other side would be kind enough to do the same thing later on. The French and Native people were good at keeping the gifts coming. Mutual aid was another way their relationships stayed strong. At times of need both sides were willing to help. Conflict and negotiation, intermarriage, trade, and missionaries are just a few more reasons the French and the Native people held up their relationships over time. This all changed however when the British came into the picture. After the french are defeated in the French and Indian war an alliance between the British and native people begin however, each side has very different views on their relationships. Jeffery Amherst, governor of the British ends gift exchange. The native people interpret this as an act of hostility. The british also only allow trade to be done at British forts. Overall, the British wanted to dominate the Native people, This ultimately leads to a war to push the British out.