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Comparison between African-Americans and the Native American

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Comparison between African-Americans and the Native American

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  1. A Comparison of African-American and Native American Societies Presented by: http://www.paywritingonline.com/

  2. Background • They have a history dating before the majority of the whites settled in America. • Each racial group had its own social relations, tradition and language, but they share certain experiences that dates back to over 400 years ago. • The Natives lived as farmers, hunters and gatherers. • During the 15th century Europeans had patriarchal cultures. • The differing cultures of the Native Americans and Europeans caused political and social tension. For more information visit: http://www.paywritingonline.com/

  3. Background • In the 20th century, the United States signed several treaties that would foresee the peaceful co-existence of the Native Americans and Europeans. • The cultural activism that has been promoted since the 1960s has led to increased political participation of the Natives. • The African Americans, also referred to as Black Americans are citizens of the United States. • This citizenship is acquired in totality or as a result of “partial antebellum ancestry”. For more information visit: http://www.paywritingonline.com/

  4. Background • They are the second largest ethnic and racial minority group in the United States. • Black American came to America due to slavery back in 16th century. • After independence the Blacks continued to be treated as slaves, and as inferior due to their skin color. For more information visit: http://www.paywritingonline.com/

  5. Comparison of Cultures Similarities : • The had various musical instruments as music was part of their African culture. Differences: • Black Americans majorly relied on agriculture as their means of survival. • The Native Americans were hunters and gatherers who utilized weapons made of stones. For more information visit: http://www.paywritingonline.com/

  6. Social Issues • The Africans and Native Americans have interacted since the 15th century, when the Spanish colonists deported the Africans to serve as slaves at Hispaniola. • The Native Americans are at times seen to represent the Black Americans. • Over time the Native Americans and the enslaved Americans began to interact, leading to merging of their cultures. • The desire by Europeans to enslave the 2 communities led to repercussions that are felt till today. For more information visit: http://www.paywritingonline.com/

  7. Social Issues • Both communities face racial discrimination. • The discrimination has led to increase in crimes. • African Americans have been fighting for representation which resulted to election of the first Black President in the White House. • Contemporary issues exist regarding the way of life of The Blacks and The Natives. For more information visit: http://www.paywritingonline.com/

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  9. Anthropologist need to understand the cultures of these two ethnic groups to understand the various social issues that currently exist. For more information visit: http://www.paywritingonline.com/

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