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Nearly 80% of the Native population were killed when the Europeans arrived. They were rounded up and forced to move to barren lands. Many starved and died due to exposure. Others were killed when they tried to return home. Their villages were set on fire. Women and children were killed too. And don't forget diseases like small pox were intentionally given to them too. Bounties were paid for their scalps.
Why would you think that this small "gift" in any way begins to make up for what was done to them?
Maybe consider reading this : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_reservation |
What would their lives look like had the Europeans turned around and left? They would be living like the uncontacted tribes in South America who are still in the stone age.
So would you rather:
A) Your ancestors were killed, but you live in a modern world.
B) Everyone was left alone and you now live in the stone age.
Take your pick. Which would you rather have?