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…the country for several hundred years. Many people lived in great poverty because the British took all the wealth. After school Gandhi went to London and studied Law in an university. He became a lawyer. Shortly after he was back in India an Indian firm wanted him…

…into one major body, which was not going to be taken for a fool, especially by England. When England engaged in the French and Indian War, which lasted from 1754-1763, the colonies and their mother country joined together to fight the French. The colonies used…

…the argument that Hindus and Muslims constituted two separate elements in Indian society. These were some of the concerns most prominent in Gandhi's mind, but he was also to initiate a constructive programme for social reform. Gandhi had ideas -- mostly sound…

…Learning Indian Classical Dance for almost 15 years has helped me to appreciate my culture and help shape who I am today. It has enhanced the understanding of my culture by adding to the basic knowledge I have learned through my parents about my culture…

…/> <Tab/>The family structure in most Indian Families extended. There can be Grandparents even Great Grandparents all living under one household. This way of living was created by the traditions of the Indian Religion. Once a son…

…some young Indian friends he met while on a picnic with his sisters. The Indians were trying to steal the Cody's lunch, but Bill stopped them and became friends with them. Besides picnics, young Will also enjoyed riding horses, having pretend Indian…

…perpetuated a false perception of Native Americans that is still tied to their culture today. For centuries, Native Americans have been defined by stereotypical perceptions of Indian culture. These preconceived notions of Native culture are amplified if not derived…

…boomed and Indians were somewhat happy; they traded furs and in return received metal pots and copper kettles to replace gourd bowls and clay pots. Metal ax heads, glass beads, decorative jewelry, woolen blankets, and guns were also many things that the Native…

…soldiers and friars to build missions. The Spanish came to California in search of gold, spices, and other riches. They also believed the American Indians should become Catholics so they built missions to convert the Indians to Christianity. Mission San…

…agricultural skills. These settlers expected the Indians to provide food for them. When none was furnished, hunger and death soon prevailed. One individual, John Smith, is accredited for his leadership skills in order to save the failing New World. After many…