Chapter
Recognition of Native American Intelligence in the 19th Century
06:24 - 12:11 (05:47)
The speaker discusses how some white people in the 19th century recognized and appreciated the intelligence of Native Americans in relation to their knowledge of the environment, their ability to make smart choices, and their decisions on positioning their villages, despite the prevailing bigotry of the time.
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The speaker highlights how the colonizers in the book were often bigoted, but also recognized that the Native Americans understood the environment better and made smarter choices.
06:24 - 09:00 (02:36)
Summary
The speaker highlights how the colonizers in the book were often bigoted, but also recognized that the Native Americans understood the environment better and made smarter choices. They noted how the Natives' village and way of life was more efficient and effective than the colonizers' because they had a better understanding of the area.
ChapterRecognition of Native American Intelligence in the 19th Century
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PodcastBehind the Bastards
The 19th century America was swarmed by various social and religious extremist movements like the Seventh-day Adventists who believed in the exact day, hour, and minute when the world would end, causing them to dispose of their properties.
09:00 - 12:11 (03:11)
Summary
The 19th century America was swarmed by various social and religious extremist movements like the Seventh-day Adventists who believed in the exact day, hour, and minute when the world would end, causing them to dispose of their properties. The people during this time felt comfortable enough to grab a neighbor's gun to hunt a bear and did not feel the need to lock their doors.