Journal 2 "The 'Temptest' in the Wilderness"

I think that the author is trying to make his readers recognize that the Indians had a tough road when it came to being considered civilized in the eyes of the English. The first sentence in the reading describes how we related to eachother, thinking that the world was flat, etc. How is it that the Indians became to be treated so differently, and looked upon as savages, but yet had ideas of agriculture, and hunting and living that was clearly established before we knew the land existed? In reality they were just like the English, only in a more simple form, but in their own way smarter and more respectable. The reading relates to the last, in the sense that the Indians were clearly taken advantage of. This reader though goes farther than Columbus and to the late 1700's following the struggle the Indians faced daily. This reading is different from the last because it brings to attention the idea of race and discrimination. I personally feel the Indians were taken advantage of like they were because they are known for being peaceful people, who were probably scared and unsure of what actually was happening. On the bottom of page 34 it states "we are here to intreat and desire your friendship and to enjoy our houses and plant our fields, of whose fruits you shall participate", this was said to John Smith by an Indian, yet Smith did not trust them. Instead the English became greedy and noticed they could make money by exporting tobacco, and instead of compromising, the English made fake deals with the Indians and poisoned their drinks before a toast, killing many instantly. So who are the savages? The English or the Indians? Clearly the Indians were willing to live amongst eachother peacefully, and the English continued killing them off, whether it be in violence, or sickness for wealth and greed. I really feel like the English were so taken back on the idea that they didnt discover a new land, it had already been discovered! Maybe they felt if they could control the Indians, the habitants of the "new world", they could regain respect from England and have all the power in America, controlling exports, having their pick of the land, and control over the people.