History
Religion and American Indians in 1816
During the nineteenth century, the United States sought to bring Christianity to the American Indians and to suppress the expression of Native religions. Briefly described […]
History
American Indian Religions in 1916
Following the policies of the nineteenth century, during the first part of the twentieth century the United States was firmly convinced that American Indians could […]
American Indians, Media, and Entertainment in 1916
In 1916, people got their information about American Indians from “shows” (both stage shows and arena productions), the print media (books, magazines, and newsletters), and […]
American Indian Reservations in 1916
During the nineteenth century, the United States had attempted to settle all Indians on well-defined reservations on lands deemed unsuitable for non-Indian development. Here Indians […]
American Indians in 1916
One hundred years ago, in 1916, American government policies regarding American Indians were emphasizing assimilation: like other immigrants, according to the assimilationist mantra, Indians would […]
The Heavy Runner Massacre
American history is filled with accounts of Indians being massacred by the U.S. Army, by American civilians, and others. Some of these “incidents” are well-known […]
American Indians in 1716
At the beginning of the eighteenth century, Indian nations were interacting with many European nations which had invaded the Americas and had claimed for themselves […]
American Indians in 1616
During the first part of the seventeenth century, the European invasion of North America was making the transition from exploration to colonization and exploitation. In […]
Who Owns the Land?
When the Europeans first blundered into the Americas, they found a land that was already occupied and developed. In 1532, Spanish judge Francisco de Vitoria […]
Georgia, the Cherokee, and the Execution of Corn Tassel
The United States has never been particularly comfortable with the idea of Indian nations and Indian people within its territorial boundaries. Like the British before […]