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Native American Nations and English Recognition

• Continued Existence: Despite European colonization, numerous Native American confederacies and other distinct native nations continued to exist.

• English Recognition: The English explicitly acknowledged the existence of these native nations.

• Historical Significance: Visiting Native American mounds is noted as an extra credit opportunity, emphasizing the importance of understanding and engaging with indigenous history and sites.

The Quakers (Society of Friends)

• Historical Context: The Quakers, also known as the Society of Friends, emerged as a distinct religious group in the 1600s and can be loosely compared to the "hippies of the 1600s" due to their radical views.

• Core Beliefs and Practices:

  • Radical Non-Violence: They were fundamentally and intensely opposed to violence in all forms.

  • Radical Communitarianism: Emphasized communal living and shared resources.

  • Religious Freedom: Generally advocated for and supported the idea of religious freedom for all.

• Persecution: Due to their unconventional beliefs and practices, Quakers faced persistent and widespread persecution across various parts of English and broader European society.