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"The American Story", 2005.
A discussion of the book "The American Story" by Robert Divine.
1,014 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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Abstract
The book "The American Story" attempts to dispel common notions of the conquest of the new world. The writer explains that the European colonization of the new world forever changed the lives and cultures of the native Americans. Their populations were ravaged by displacement, disease warfare, and enslavement. Yet, the traditional, conservative views surrounding Thanksgiving and American history seems to be ingrained in Americans, even though virtually none of it contains much in the way of of authenticity, historical accuracy or cross-cultural perception. The writer shows that it is this distortion of history, more than any other factor, which motivated Divine to set the record straight on the conquest of the New World.
Table of COntents
I. Author's Representation
II. Theme Portrayal
III. Discussion Response
Bibliography
From the Paper
"Although Divine isn't as left as many historians, he's certainly to left of the average person-on-the-street. Media has stereotyped Native American Indians as wild, aggressive savages. Americans most frequently associate American settlements with groups such as the Pilgrims who came to the New World not because of competition between religions, but to flee religious persecution by the Church of England. And, Americans are taught the kindness of the English as best exemplified by Thanksgiving, a holiday in which the colonists share their feasts with the Indians. Due to mainstream teaching of American history that only relates part of the truth, the average person is likely to have a very negative reaction to Divine's book, dismissing it as socialist-like propaganda or at least an anti-American diatribe. As Loewen mentioned, once ideas are ingrained they are difficult to change. For history to be rewritten, it must be related correctly beginning at a very young age."
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Indian-Americans and Heart Disease, 2005.
An examination of the high incidence of heart disease amongst the Indian-American population and what can be done about it.
5,987 words (approx. 23.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 142.95
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This paper examines the various components that render the Indian-Americans' risk level for coronary heart disease so high and then discusses various preventative measures that can improve the health and potential health of Indian-Americans. Among the components discussed are genetic components, other co-morbid diseases, metabolic effects, environmental considerations, concurrent infections and anatomical considerations. The paper also discusses the preventative measures such as omega 3 (fish oil), antioxidants and exercise.
Introduction
Review of Literature and Discussion
Methodology
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Indian Americans have the highest risk of heart disease in the world. This paper establishes that this is due to several factors. First, genetic components. Indians have a strong family history of heart disease, and this increases their risks. Second, other co-morbid diseases such as hypertension and diabetes contribute strongly. Among metabolic effects, CRP levels are the greatest single indicator of heart disease risk and must be measured carefully by all at risk, most especially Indian Americans. Of environmental considerations, the wealth of Indian Americans often worsens their heart conditions. Infections such as Chlamydia often increase risks of heart disease, but this has not been shown to be a cause especially linked to Indian Americans. One of the largest differentials is Indian Americans' smaller blood vessels, which often result in ineffective balloon angioplasties.
In total, Indian Americans face a grave heart disease risk and they must constantly monitor their risks and their cardiologists must be made of the increased risks they face in order to avoid this killer disease."
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Native American Culture, 2005.
A look at the history and origins of the Native American Culture.
1,183 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper explores the beginnings, history, culture, language and religions of Native Americans. The paper explains that they are believed to have come to the Western Hemisphere from Asia via the Bering Strait or along the North Pacific coast. The paper also describes the many different types of languages of the Native Americans, their living conditions in the 20th century and some of the Native Indian religious beliefs.
From the Paper
"The main language family of the Northwest Coast were the Nadene in the north and the Wakashan, a subdivision of the Algonquian-Wakashan linguistic stock, and the Tsimshian, a subdivision of the Penutian linguistic stock in the central area (Natives Pp). They had a highly stratified society with chiefs, nobles, commoners, and slaves, and are famed for their artwork of ceremonial items such as rattles and masks, weaving and basketry (Natives Pp). Moreover, they had woven robes, furs, basket hats, wooden armor and helmets for battle, and their culture included cannibalistic rituals (Natives Pp)."
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Discrimination, 2004.
A discussion of various issues of discrimination and prejudice.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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This paper presents an analysis of the history of discrimination, with a focus on prejudice against American-Indians. The paper discusses the writer's personal feelings about discrimination and provides a frank and honest confession of the writer's own prejudices. An action plan is examined for the purpose of learning how to be comfortable and accepting in a non-traditional environment.
From the Paper
"Discrimination and prejudiced feelings and opinions against Native Americans stems back to colonial times, when colonists and living practices as well as governance policies did not adequately value "the culture, history and knowledge of the American Indians" (Koppelman & Goodhart, 2003:86). Colonists rarely acknowledged the indigenous peoples living in America when they first arrived. Many considered Native Americans to be savages, or people that were less than human and dangerous at best (Koppelman & Goodhart, 2003). From early colonial times a precedent has been established that Native Americans were "obstacles" meant to be overcome rather than people deserving of equal rights and respect under the law. "
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Dee Brow's "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee", 2005.
This paper discusses "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee" by Dee Brown, the detailed documented account of the Wounded Knee Massacre of December 29, 1890 and the events leading up to it.
1,185 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper explains that Dee Brown's "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee" begins in 1860 with the Long Walk of the Navajos and ends thirty years later at the Wounded Knee massacre. The author reports that the book documents the battles and defeats of Native Americans, human beings, who included the Navajo, Nez Perces, Cheyenne, Apache, Utes, the Sioux and many other tribes, who fought against a dishonest and relentless government. The paper concludes that, within just twenty-one years of experiencing contact with the white people, the Great Sioux Nation lost over ninety percent of its land.
From the Paper
"The Great Sioux Nation, which once comprised almost a quarter of the land mass of the United States, signed the Fort Laramie Treaty in 1868, a treaty that established the Great Sioux Reservation and brought a halt to the Red Cloud War of 1866-1868. Under the treaty's terms, the U.S. military was ordered to keep all unauthorized non-Indian people out of Dakota Territory. Yet in 1874, Colonel George A. Custer, commander of the 7th cavalry, violated the treaty. Custer entered the Black Hills region on a fabricated geological expedition; however, the true purpose was to find a site for establishing a new military post. When gold was discovered, prospectors swarmed into the Lakota lands and by 1874, white settlers out numbered and out armed the Sioux people."
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Cheyenne Indians, 2005.
A brief history of the Cheyenne Indians.
1,913 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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This paper describes the history, background and lifestyle of the Cheyenne Indians, their decimation by the American army, their relocation onto Indian reservations and their gradual revival after only 100 survivors remained.
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"Originally farmers, hunters, and gatherers in the land that is now central Minnesota, however, during the late 17th century, the Cheyenne were driven out of the area by the Sioux and Ojibwa tribes. Gradually they migrated westward and settled in the area that is now North Dakota, but were forced to move south when the Ojibwa destroyed their settlement in 1770. When the Cheyenne reached the Black Hills of South Dakota, they changed from farming and hunting and living in permanent villages to a nomadic life following the Buffalo herds. When the horse was introduced to this part of the country around 1750, the Cheyenne became one of the major tribes of the Western Plains and by 1830, they had divided into two main groups, the Northern Cheyenne and the Southern Cheyenne. The Northern band lived along the North Platte, Powder, and Yellowstone rivers in present-day South Dakota and Wyoming, and ranged into Montana and Nebraska, while the Southern band lived along the upper Arkansas River in what is now Colorado and Kansas, ranging into neighboring states."
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