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Originally Posted by Reba
Yes, Native American tribes lived in North America first. However, they lived as independent tribal groups, not as one organized political nation. Each tribe had its own language and culture. They were not united with a common language and goal. Some of them were at war with each other.
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No matter. It does not give these pilgrims the right to invade.
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Originally Posted by Reba
The Pilgrims that landed in Massachusetts did not invade, massacre, or rape Native Americans. The Spaniards did that, and some later French and English settlers in other areas did that as they moved westward.
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Native American history stated otherwise. I have the real thick history, whenever I can, I will copy or scan off to backup my statement. I also took the courses in Native American history.
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Originally Posted by Reba
There is no such thing as "Native American" language. There are Mohicans, Apache, Pequots, Navajo, Kiawah, etc. Tribes of the Plains had nothing in common with tribes of the Everglades or the Northeast.
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I am sure that you know what I mean. I was speaking of 'general' tribal languages. My statement is still stand. Their tribal languages are the first in this country, we should've speak/write their language instead of English. As long as we didn't, we definitely have to allow these non-white people to have same access to their languages in this country as much as we do. Once we finally restore the country back to Native Americans then we can talk and discuss about our english language.