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  1. Chief Seattle delivered a powerful speech to the US government in 1854. He discussed the importance of respecting Native American rights and the environment. He argued that the land and its resources belong to everyone, and that whites and Native Americans must live in harmony. He warned the governmRead more

    Chief Seattle delivered a powerful speech to the US government in 1854. He discussed the importance of respecting Native American rights and the environment. He argued that the land and its resources belong to everyone, and that whites and Native Americans must live in harmony. He warned the government of the consequences of mistreating Native Americans, and urged them to use their power wisely. He concluded with a promise to live in peace with the settlers, if they were respectful and mindful of the environment.

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    “H. A. Smith” first published Chief Seattle’s speech in the Seattle Sunday Star on 29th October 1887. Chief Seattle Speech Summary in English

    “H. A. Smith” first published Chief Seattle’s speech in the Seattle Sunday Star on 29th October 1887.

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    In his speech, Chief Seattle address is to George Washington as “good father.” Chief Seattle Speech Summary in English

    In his speech, Chief Seattle address is to George Washington as “good father.”

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    The ‘I’ in the story, Chief Seattle Speech is the speaker himself, who is the chief of the Native Americans. Chief Seattle Speech Summary in English

    The ‘I’ in the story, Chief Seattle Speech is the speaker himself, who is the chief of the Native Americans.

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    The chief says that the big chief sends greetings of “friendship and goodwill.” The greetings are done so as to offer the natives that goodwill and friendship as the big chief wishes to buy the land of the native Americans. The greetings indicated that the natives have to surrender the land to the wRead more

    The chief says that the big chief sends greetings of “friendship and goodwill.” The greetings are done so as to offer the natives that goodwill and friendship as the big chief wishes to buy the land of the native Americans. The greetings indicated that the natives have to surrender the land to the white men.

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    Chief Seattle presents his argument of “your God is not our God” by saying how the white man’s God is in favor with the white man only and doesn’t care about the natives. He says that God does make partiality between the natives and the white men and expects the natives to understand that and leaveRead more

    Chief Seattle presents his argument of “your God is not our God” by saying how the white man’s God is in favor with the white man only and doesn’t care about the natives. He says that God does make partiality between the natives and the white men and expects the natives to understand that and leave their ancestral land.

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    The chief Seattle speech is a plea for respect of Native American and their rights. The speech is a critique to the American governments land treaty to buy the ancestral lands of the natives. The speech raises awareness and teaches everybody their rights in today’s context. He delivers a speech protRead more

    The chief Seattle speech is a plea for respect of Native American and their rights. The speech is a critique to the American governments land treaty to buy the ancestral lands of the natives. The speech raises awareness and teaches everybody their rights in today’s context. He delivers a speech protecting the rights of the marginalized section like the natives in the American community.

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    The opening paragraph of the story, Chief Seattle’s Speech, is a letter written in the reply to the president, George Washington by Chief Seattle. He is talking about the offer made by the Big Chief for buying the ancestral land from the natives and it sets the plot of the story in motion. It showsRead more

    The opening paragraph of the story, Chief Seattle’s Speech, is a letter written in the reply to the president, George Washington by Chief Seattle. He is talking about the offer made by the Big Chief for buying the ancestral land from the natives and it sets the plot of the story in motion. It shows the use of power to inflict upon someone else’s rights.

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    In response to George Washington’s proposal chief Seattle rights that “This is kind of him for we know he has little need of our friendship in return.” Chief Seattle critics the big chief’s proposal and sarcastically response to his greetings. He knows that the Big Chief is imposing his power upon tRead more

    In response to George Washington’s proposal chief Seattle rights that “This is kind of him for we know he has little need of our friendship in return.” Chief Seattle critics the big chief’s proposal and sarcastically response to his greetings. He knows that the Big Chief is imposing his power upon the natives and he mocks that through his response.

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    Chief Seattle was a Native American chief who did not waver from his path of righteousness. Chief Seattle is knowledgeable and wise as it can be seen when he draws comparisons from nature and reflects upon the common destiny of death for both the natives and the white men. He understands the play ofRead more

    Chief Seattle was a Native American chief who did not waver from his path of righteousness. Chief Seattle is knowledgeable and wise as it can be seen when he draws comparisons from nature and reflects upon the common destiny of death for both the natives and the white men. He understands the play of politics and mocks the words of the Big Chief yet at the same time, he is understanding and friendly when he says, “ we may be brothers after all. We will see.” He is not respectful to his ancestors but also vows to protect the ancestral land and celebrate the rights of the natives.

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