Question

What insights do you get about the ancient civilizations in America and white settlements from the chapter tilted Chief Seattle's Speech?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Chief Seattle's was a Chief of the native Americans (Red Indians) whose 1954 speech gave insights on ancient civilizations in America in response to America's government land treaty to buy the native lands. In his speech, Chief Seattle pleaded to the U.S government to respect native American rights and environmental values. Seattle criticised American imperialism of whites and their reckless developments which affected their developments. Notably, Seattle was concerned over the degradation of nature and ecological balance. Seattle accused the white settlers of using force into the native lands without the respect of the native people land rights and cultural values. Seattle noted that the natives loved the beautiful aspect of nature where natives understood the importance of maintaining the environment, thus lived closer to nature than whites. He further noted that whites lacked feelings for their ancestors.