This passage expresses some of the negative attitudes that English settlers had towards American Indians.
First, the quotes serve to highlight the fact that colonists did not feel particularly bad for the deaths of the natives, as they show no empathy towards them. They were most likely indifferent to the loss of culture and the disruption of family life that this caused as well.
Moreover, it shows that they knew the reasons why the Indians were dying (smallpox), but had no interest in taking any measures to prevent it.
Third, they show a sense of entitlement over the lands of the indigenous people. As most of them have died, and the population cannot defend itself, they have no problem in taking their land forcefully.
Finally, by comparing themselves to the Spanish, they also show awareness of the destruction and chaos that colonial powers have created in other places, and are thankful that they did not have to engage in a difficult war with the Native Americans.
This thoery says that history has an impact on the personas developed by futher generations.
<u>Explanation:</u>
According to the theory given by Stauss and Howe, historical events have an effect and impact on the recurring generational personas from one generation to the other.
Each persona of a new generation unleashes and develops a new era which might go on for the next 20 to 25 years. In this new era, new political. economical climate will exist in the society.
Question: What were some of the key influences on the colonists' views of the government?
Answer: The Declaration of Independence, the Magna Carta, and the Bill of Rights
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The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party, carried out by the Sons of Liberty and led by Samuel Adams, was a catalyst for the start of war and a principal reason why the Revolutionary War began in Massachusetts.
