In the Declaration of Independence what reference is there to Native Americans?
What attitude toward Native Americans does this express?
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He has excited domestic insurrections amongst us, and has endeavoured to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers, the merciless Indian Savages whose known rule of warfare, is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions.
so i can say that there is a negative attitude toward the indians???
The phrase, "merciless Indian Savages" is more than negative, it's insulting and ignorant.
thats true
In the Declaration of Independence, there is no direct reference to Native Americans. However, the document does make a notable mention of "Indian Savages" in a specific paragraph.
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The reference to "Indian Savages" appears in the paragraph where the grievances against King George III are listed. The specific sentence goes as follows: "He has excited domestic insurrections amongst us and has endeavored to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers, the merciless Indian Savages, whose known rule of warfare is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes, and conditions."
This sentence reflects a negative attitude towards Native Americans. It portrays them as merciless and prone to undistinguished destruction. It implies that they are a threat to the American colonies and are being used by King George III to incite violence against the colonists.
It is important to note that such language and viewpoints were common in the historical context of that time, but they are considered derogatory and unrepresentative of the accurate understanding of Native American cultures today.