Journal #1:Native American Culture

I know the traditional basics of Native American culture. Diseases and wrongful actions seemed to be common hardships many Native Americans faced. Throughout the early settlements, many Spanish or European explorers wrongfully deceived the native people. These people were unaware of the future they would soon face.
I believe the native people enjoyed the new settlers company at first. They did not have any prior knowledge of the language and customs the settlers partook in. This can be related to various ethnicity groups in the contemporary society. Many racial groups do not understand opposite ethnicity's traditions. Many often label these racial groups with stereotypical humor and preconceived notions. I believe the native people's struggle with language and culture can be related to modern racial groups.
The new settlers often used sign language or alternative forms of communication to interact with the Native Americans. Communication was eventually met in the middle and the two groups could coexist. Although it seemed that these groups would coexist with each other, they did not agree with various customs over time. Many settlers tried to persuade the natives to take part in christian customs. Many natives were opposed to this but some agreed. Native American traders seemed more open to the idea of Christianity. This is partly due to their strong interactions with new settlers. Over time, many explorers began to control the native people and convert their traditional values. Native American culture began to deteriorate in this time period.
Many Native Americans began to lash out on the new settlers. Multiple battles and arguments erupted due to the contrasts in cultures. In Mexico, many Spanish explorers deceived the native people. The explorers claimed they were gods. The strong civilizations believed this lie. This lie would soon lead to massive destruction and the dilapidation of Mexican empires. Although the Mexican civilizations were intelligent and strong, they had no prior knowledge of the battles they would soon face.
I do not have extensive knowledge of Native American traditions but I know of many hardships and battles many native people endured.