HIST-2030 Lecture 10: History lecture 10
3 Oct 2016
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Indian war: took 1600 captives, many indians trying to stay neutral and many times failing, hard to stay neutral because of trade relationships . English was the lesser of 2 evils: 1763 french agreed to give most of its land to the. Revitalization movements: during the wars of 18th century- despair these communities were going through, devastating wars and decline in fur trade raise of revitalization leaders or prophets, 2 movements: Restoration of their value systems: his fellow men are suffering from alcoholism. Trade of alcohol into native communities had devastating consequences. Men who can"t hunt or fight in battle most susceptible to alcoholism (because they feel like they no longer have a way to prove they are men) drink ceremony: black. High caffeinated drink made from holly tree. Would drink so much they would throw up. Purifying process so they could think clearer about decisions. Only men would partake: practices they adapted were also pan-indian.
