160. Native Nations vs Thomas Jefferson

This episode explores the history of Native Nations in North America, challenging the traditional narrative of an "empty" continent settled by Europeans. Against the backdrop of the American Revolution, the discussion with Kathleen DuVal, author of *Native Nations*, reveals the existence of sophisticated, large-scale urban civilizations predating European arrival, such as Cahokia. More significantly, the podcast counters the myth of a mass die-off due to European diseases, arguing that disease impact was exacerbated by war and displacement. For instance, the discussion highlights the Shawnee Nation's resistance to westward expansion and their successful defeats of two U.S. armies in the Ohio Valley. As the discussion pivoted to the Louisiana Purchase, the podcast reveals the complexities of Jefferson's vision of assimilation and the devastating consequences for Native populations. Ultimately, the episode underscores the resilience and enduring presence of Native Nations, emphasizing the need to re-evaluate American history from their perspective.

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Empire

Introduction and Overview of Native Nations History

Defining "Native Nations" and Pre-Colonial North America

The Origins and Genetics of Native Americans

Linguistic Evidence and Early Settlements

The Mississippian Culture and Cahokia

Chaco Canyon and Pueblo Bonito: Pilgrimage, Trade, and Creation Myths

Agriculture, Urban Decline, and Climate Change

Post-Urban Era and the Impact of Disease

Native Nations at the End of the American Revolution and the Threat of Expansion

Native American Alliances and the American Vision of Expansion

Jefferson, Manifest Destiny, and the "Noble Savage"

Early Conflicts and the Ohio Valley

Shawnee Resistance and the Louisiana Purchase

Impact of the Louisiana Purchase on Native Nations and Conclusion

160. Native Nations vs Thomas Jefferson

Empire

00:29Introduction and Overview of Native Nations History

Introduction and Overview of Native Nations History

02:52Defining "Native Nations" and Pre-Colonial North America

Defining "Native Nations" and Pre-Colonial North America

04:45The Origins and Genetics of Native Americans

The Origins and Genetics of Native Americans

07:43Linguistic Evidence and Early Settlements

Linguistic Evidence and Early Settlements

12:03The Mississippian Culture and Cahokia

The Mississippian Culture and Cahokia

14:14Chaco Canyon and Pueblo Bonito: Pilgrimage, Trade, and Creation Myths

Chaco Canyon and Pueblo Bonito: Pilgrimage, Trade, and Creation Myths

17:21Agriculture, Urban Decline, and Climate Change

Agriculture, Urban Decline, and Climate Change

21:55Post-Urban Era and the Impact of Disease

Post-Urban Era and the Impact of Disease

24:06Native Nations at the End of the American Revolution and the Threat of Expansion

Native Nations at the End of the American Revolution and the Threat of Expansion

27:00Native American Alliances and the American Vision of Expansion

Native American Alliances and the American Vision of Expansion

31:04Jefferson, Manifest Destiny, and the "Noble Savage"

Jefferson, Manifest Destiny, and the "Noble Savage"

33:15Early Conflicts and the Ohio Valley

Early Conflicts and the Ohio Valley

36:00Shawnee Resistance and the Louisiana Purchase

Shawnee Resistance and the Louisiana Purchase

41:03Impact of the Louisiana Purchase on Native Nations and Conclusion

Impact of the Louisiana Purchase on Native Nations and Conclusion