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'Ownership' of land was not a Native idea.
Indians belonged to various tribes and bands. The Plains Indians moved across the land as the seasons progressed, hunting in the summer and moving to more protective climates in the winters.
The bands of the Pacific Northwest tended to stay closer to one spot, building long houses and these bands often hunted and fished very close to home.
The closest the Natives got to 'ownership' of land was if one tribe or band wished to acquire better hunting or fishing grounds (for instance) they might go to war with another band or tribe.
But in no way is it correct to think that ANY Native EVER thought in terms of 'ownership' of land. Land was the Earth. No one could own the land anymore than one could own the Air. You could live on lands and thank the Gods for allowing you to live on the lands, but in no way were the lands YOUR possession. That would go against the Creator... after all, the Creator created the land. So who could 'own' the land if not the Creator?
The idea of land ownership came from the European settlers and their Kings back in Europe.
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Do native Americans own land today?
no
What was a major source of conflict between English colonists and Native Americans?
The Europeans wanted to own and develop the land, whereas the Native Americans believe the land was for everyone, not for one individual to own.
The spaniards forced us to work for them on our own land who are we?
native americans
Why did Native Americans fight Americans?
Well. think of the common sense. Native Americans lost their own lands and was forced to reserved areas by the invaders "Americans".
What were some of the grievances of native Americans toward English colonist?
-colonists encroached on their land -caused some massacres -sought to convert the Native Americans to their own religion
Do native Americans own land today?
no
What caused conflict between Native Americans and settlers?
the native Americans were mad at the settlers for taking there land and the settles were scard of the native Americans
What was a major source of conflict between English colonists and Native Americans?
The Europeans wanted to own and develop the land, whereas the Native Americans believe the land was for everyone, not for one individual to own.
The spaniards forced us to work for them on our own land who are we?
native americans
Why did colonists and American Indians disagree about who own land?
The colonists were taking and clearing land that was the Native American's hunting grounds. At first the Native Americans were peaceful and made treaties with the colonists, but after the colonists just kept expanding, the Native Americans knew that had to fight for their land.
Why did Native Americans fight Americans?
Well. think of the common sense. Native Americans lost their own lands and was forced to reserved areas by the invaders "Americans".
How did the treaty of Greenville affect the rights of native Americans?
Native Americans felt angry that the United States demanded their own land. Some Native Americans were forced to sell their lands to companies. The lives of the Native Americans will never be the same again.
Why did native American lose their way of life?
Native Americans lose their way of life because the English were interested in settling the land and farming it, but that was the land that the Native Americans would not be able to use for hunting or growing their own food.
Why did the U.S. want native Americans to live on reservations?
The US wanted Native Americans to live on reservations because the US took away their land they were like this and this is our land and the Native Americans somewhere to live so they gave them reservations were they could make their own laws
What were some of the grievances of native Americans toward English colonist?
-colonists encroached on their land -caused some massacres -sought to convert the Native Americans to their own religion
Why did the native Americans go to the Americans?
They didn't they were here since man kind started.
What happen when the Europeans took over?
The Native Americans were aventually left with only 2% of the land they used to own completely.
