: a Pio Perlod 3 ope eo Font cp Essay BAU ete Expansion has been a main focus of countless chvlzations throughout histor. Manifest Destiny, a 19th Century concept is defined as the belief that the expansion of the US throughout the American continents was both justified and inevitable. Expansion, defined as extension of a state's territory by encroaching on that of other nations, pursued as a political strategy is very different than exploration. One can see a good example ofthis concept with the Lewis & Clark expedition. TMétugh-exnlorationsy# eyceomponent-of the: survival.of.a.civilizationsthe conflicts explored’ Foote eronby / pe wien pice James Welchdaxploree: could haverbeen Rarighout Xe ivarmore-peacefukmanners * esd Exploration of the world was a necessity at the time. With much of the land of the world being uninhabited and undiscovered, the only way to discover these lands was to "" ‘explore.With limited forms of transportation, arguably the most efficient and achievable y _____ form of exploration at the fime was through expansion. Throughout Fools Crow, there is. a constant theme of conflict between the native Blackfeet tribe and the Napikwans oo (white people). There are many scenes in the book which depict a cultural struggle V between the two groups, with the Blackfeet fighting against the Napikwans, or the 0) Napikwans encroaching upon the land of the native tribes. ae ‘The idea of Manifest Destiny implies that that the Native people simply needed to make way for the progress of an “advanced civilization’, This brings up the question of what defines an “advanced civilization”. Some may define this as a people with more technological inventions, or a more progressive way of life. This side has been argued In favor of the westem civilizations, or the Napikwans in the case of Fools Crow. ThePeriod 3 other side of this coin is the belief that there is no such thing as an “advanced” Vv civilization, as technology doesnt dictate advancement so much es enlightenment, CL What the Blackfeet tribe lacks in modern technology, they make up nthe ways of ie. ‘The countless traditions from spirtualty, medicinal remedies, storyteling and apes interpretation of dreams to their views on nature and life make the Blackfeet a truly a Unique culture, differing greatly from the Western culture. They live in a way that does y not utilize, let alone require the modem technology that most Wester cultures rely on, | ‘would go so far as to argue that the Blackfeet could have lived happier and more a futfiing lives than the Napikwans. A culture can have all the weapons, medicine, iPods, and fast cars as they can grasp, but still act in a disunited, primitive manner. 4 believe that the true meaning of an advanced civilization is one in which the values are hire insightful, empathetic, and open to change. Se ___There is a big difference between the cultures of ese wa oti oe Native Blackfeet tribe. This cultural compatibility, or lack thereof, is displayed not only throughout Fools Crow, but throughout the world, Different cultures five and think in different ways, which causes a clash of ideology or infrastructure. This is especially rue ip de if either party lacks understanding or tolerance. Though it is human nature to fear change, | feel that this westward expansion could've been accomplished with morality more so than violence. “You can look at it one of two ways: Either their world is shrinking or that other world, the one the white man brought with him, is expanding.” (Joe Kipp, p.252) This was the struggle faced by the Native Blackfeet during this time period. The expansion ofuaa» Sys wt Period 3. oe WHR territory and ideals by the Western civilizations could've been achieved without disturbing the traditions and cultural ways of the Native people. These Indian tribes were not inhabiting all of the land in the state, tet alone the country. This left more than ‘enough room for expansion and exploration by others. Expansion is not the same as exploration, but both had been given proper conditions to be achieved in a more affinitive nature than had actually occurred. dea id N . We roti seven v a . gion Aor we pH i te par» Vf goo oh ager” WAS, pour fina yo tee easaees ya wpetgt) > ees one oe act ea Foc Ses in inet Louk es my SORE, 05: . rN por ta