Since only the church could read the bible, they could say what they wanted about the bible. If this isn't the answer you're looking for I'm sorry.
They used different different languages and writeing systems. All different tribes had there own language and writing sytems exept for the ones who originated from a tribe.
Two of the main challenges American settles faced when moving west were 1) A lack of food and shelter (along with harsh winds and rains), and 2) Hostile Natives.
One result of the harlem renaisance was the illumination of the discourse concerning race and ethnicity in America.
