Chief Seattle Letter To Chief Barke Spee

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Essa Y. AL-Mogbil Mre. Riebe ENG 098 06 Apr , 2014 Chief Seattle: A Letter to President Pierce In his speech, a Letter to President Pierce 1855, Chief Seattle attempts to prove that if the Native Americans and White Setters can be tolerant of these alliances perhaps the two groups can learn to live and understand each other. Chief Seattle a leader of Native tribes of America. He is known for his bravery and great leadership. Aside from that, he has also pursued the friendly relationship to the White men( California State University Northridge, 2014) “For the most part the tribes lived peaceably believing that nature was sacred and was to be shared. However, the coming of the Europeans and the removal of their land led to conflict both between the different tribes and between the Indians and whites (History on the Net, 2012).” Places in America were dwelled by many groups of Native Americans. Some of whom were the Apache, Cherokee, Pawnee, and the likes. As natives, their value systems focused on the value of nature and sharing it all the living forms on earth. Also, they valued equality on all things with life. From the letter of Chief Seattle to President Pierce in 1855, he has included this line: “For all things share the same breath – the beasts, the trees, and the man.” The Indians or Native Americans had a completely unlike ways of living compared to the White men. They think that the Whites are only there to get what they wanted from the resources and treasures of the earth, living others spoiled. White men’s ways are too selfish. They are getting all the pleasures of what they do, not minding the damages they might cause because of that. The letter used the words “red man” to talk about the Native Americans. This term is... ... middle of paper ... ...tion of those intended for usage. But that is not too much to risk for them. What would be the effect of small sacrifices in exchange for the progress and all? But, the red men think about it the other way around. The nature and the earth is not something that should be wasted in all sorts. They believe that earth is a friend, and all in it. So, whatever is found in it, they must not be expelled by any means. Because destruction of which, means destruction of us. References: "Random Thoughts." : Summary and Response of "Letter to President Pierce, 1855" Ed. Rnorm. N.p., 30 June 2007. Web. 06 Apr. 2014. Barefoot Bob. "CHIEF SEATTLE'S LETTER." CHIEF SEATTLE'S LETTER. N.p., 1931. Web. 06 Apr. 2014. "Red man." The Free Dictionary. Farlex, n.d. Web. 06 Apr. 2014. "Native Americans - Tribes/Nations." Native Americans. N.p., 2000. Web. 06 Apr. 2014.

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