Last week in class, we watched a movie titled, "The Last of the Mohicans". This movie dealt with Indians and their homeland. I found this movie to be very interesting because there were many languages that were spoken, as well as types of people, such as : Scottish, British, Mohawk, French, British, Dutch, Colonists, the English, and even Mohicans.
I learned that the relationships between these people were strained, and no one had declared independence yet. I also learned that in the 18th century, relationships between men and women were arragned. I would not be comfortable with this arrangement today.
I also watched a video on Native American Boarding Schools. The Native American man speaking throughout the video went through a tragic experience. He was forced to go to this boarding school, and he was very upset. He had to go as far as cut off his hair, and change his own appearance. He then had to wear a read hat after cutting off his hair. To me, this would be considered hazing. This Native American was very emotional when discussing his time in the Native American Boarding school, which made it difficult to watch. I felt bad for the man. No one should have to go through such tragic experiences.
