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“When native met newcomer, both groups tried to benefit, as people will. In almost every case, each side believed itself to be superior — ethnocentrism seems to be a near-universal human quality— and from this belief was convinced that it could control the encounter to its advantage.”

crazy to think what would have happened if the Wampanaogs didn't ask for alliance with the Pilgrims

taking everything with a grain of salt. constantly taking notes and cross-referencing everything mentioned in this book. but loving absorbing all of these information. i literally have atleast 5 articles open right now on my computer

“It is always easy for those living in the present to feel superior to those who lived in the past.” tea 💁🏽‍♀️