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Seeking religious freedom, more land and more raw materials, the Pilgrims from England set on a voyage to a new world. Arriving to a land already inhabited by Native Americans, the pilgrims were unwelcomed. Overcoming the differences and finding peace between each group, the Natives helped the Englanders prosper. The inference people can assume is from the numerous times Native Americans are mentioned in early American history such as “Of Plymouth Plantation” and “The Constitution of the Iroquois Nations” that the foundation of America began with the help of Natives. The Constitution of the Iroquois Nations was an inspiration for the American constitution. In paragraph 5, Article 2, it states anyone is able to join the Iroquois nation as …show more content…

In paragraph 7, Squanto instructs the settlers on how to farm, where to fish, and other survival tactics. The paragraph says, “He directed them how to set to their corn, where to fish, and to procure other commodities, and was also their pilot to bring them to unknown places for their profit, and never left them till he died.” The argument is the Natives were a very influential resource to these explorers. Their influence in strategies and surviving became a beneficial key to creating their new nation. With the help of Samoset, a Native who spoke broken English, introducing Squanto who served the settlers well in prospering in an unfamiliar territory. The starting of America flourished with the Native Americans guidance. Even if people agree or not, the Natives had a huge impact on the development of America. ¨Of Plymouth Plantation” and “The Constitution of the Iroquois Nations” are great examples to conclude this. So, whether it was learning where to hunt or becoming inspired by another nation’s constitution, every little event becomes stored in the foundation of the America we know today. Americaś identity was shaped through the Native American´s, resources, experiences, and

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