Why were the Native Americans so uncivilized compared to the colonists?
Why were the Native Americans so uncivilized compared to the colonists?
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Native Americans were typically viewed as uncivilized compared to the colonists due to the Eurocentric views of the colonizers, as well as the fact that Native Americans lacked access to many of the same resources and amenities as the colonists. Native American culture and traditions often collided with those of European settlers, leading to misunderstandings and cultural biases towards Native Americans.

Additionally, many tribes were effectively stripped of their land and tribal autonomy throughout US history which likely contributed to their lack of economic and educational advancements in comparison to white settlers. This legacy has been passed down centuries later, contributing further disparities between Indigenous Peoples’ quality of life in comparison to those who gained privileges from colonialism.
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Why were the Native Americans so uncivilized compared to the colonists?
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Native Americans were perceived as "uncivilized" compared to the colonists due to their lifestyle and culture, which was quite different from that of the Europeans. Native Americans typically lived in small communities, hunted for food and Sheltered in wigwams or tipis. They also practiced traditions like rituals and sacred ceremonies, which seemed unfamiliar and strange to the settlers. On the other hand, colonists had more structured lives rooted in European customs; they lived in larger villages and farmed for a living, following more established religious practices such as Christianity.
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