In this video segment adapted from American Experience, explore
the North American lands as experienced by the indigenous
peoples who migrated through much of the continent. Before the
arrival of European settlers, some Native American tribes moved
from region to region with the seasons—south in the winter and
north in the summer. Following the guidance of their experienced
leaders, they obtained the food, water, and other supplies they
needed from their surrounding environment. "The Old West": These
words often bring to mind images of a wild frontier and the
brave cowboys who tried to tame it. It may also bring up images
of battles between American settlers and Native Americans. But
why were there battles? Although both groups wanted to use the
same land in the mid-1800s, that wasn't the only reason that
they did not get along. The groups also had some fundamental
differences in their perspectives on life and the role of
nature. Native Americans viewed the land as something to be
respected and cared for. Alt