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Two Cultures Clash

Two Cultures Clash. U.S. History. Background. As we’ve learned, there were numerous Native American tribes throughout the Americas, including the area that would become the United States of America. These tribes developed diverse cultures, religious beliefs, languages, and lifestyles.

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Two Cultures Clash

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  1. Two Cultures Clash U.S. History

  2. Background • As we’ve learned, there were numerous Native American tribes throughout the Americas, including the area that would become the United States of America. • These tribes developed diverse cultures, religious beliefs, languages, and lifestyles. • These groups lived in relative peace for 1000’s of years prior to the arrival of Europeans.

  3. The Europeans • Beginning in the 1400’s, Europeans (Portugal, Spain, England, France) began to set sail and explore different parts of the world. • Their explorations brought them to the “New World” aka North and South America, The Caribbean. • Christopher Columbus • For the first time, Native Americans interact with Europeans.

  4. Interaction • Europeans were in search of fertile land, resources, and gold. • Europeans often used force to get their way and had superior weapons (GUNS!) • Additionally, Europeans brought diseases with them that Native American’s had no immunity to. • Smallpox, typhus, bubonic plague, cholera • Native population was reduced by 80%

  5. Smallpox

  6. Interaction • Different groups interacted with Native Americans differently. • The Spanish (Mexico, SA) were very forceful and brutal • The French (Canada) cooperated with Native Americans in order to make money off of the fur trade. • The English clashed with the Native Americans along the East coast of the U.S. • A series of wars as the colonists moved West.

  7. The Big Picture • Prior to 1500 • Native Americans develop individual cultures, live peacefully, no Euro interaction • 1500-1900’s • Conflict with Europeans • Spread of diseases • Native Americans lose land as Europeans expand, forced to reservations • Present Day • Reduction in population • Native Americans live in isolation, forgotten people • Social problems (alcoholism)

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