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The Peaceful Meeting

Once upon a time, in a beautiful land called America, there were Native Americans who lived peacefully with nature. They respected the land and all its creatures. One day, a man named Christopher Columbus arrived on a big ship from a faraway land called Europe. He wanted to explore new lands and find treasures.

A peaceful Native American village surrounded by trees and animals. Christopher Columbus has fair skin and light-colored eyes He wears fancy clothes and a hat arriving on a big ship.

When Christopher Columbus and his crew landed, they met the Native Americans. The Native Americans were curious about these new visitors. They welcomed them with open arms and offered them food and shelter.

Native Americans have brown skin and dark eyes They wear colorful clothes made from animal skins and Christopher Columbus has fair skin and light-colored eyes He wears fancy clothes and a hat talking and sharing food.

However, Christopher Columbus and his crew wanted to claim the land for themselves. They didn't understand the Native Americans' way of life and thought they were superior. They started taking over the Native Americans' homes and land.

Christopher Columbus has fair skin and light-colored eyes He wears fancy clothes and a hat and his crew building houses and taking over Native Americans have brown skin and dark eyes They wear colorful clothes made from animal skins' land.

The Native Americans were upset and didn't want to fight. They believed in solving problems peacefully. They decided to have a meeting with Christopher Columbus to talk about their concerns.

Native Americans have brown skin and dark eyes They wear colorful clothes made from animal skins and Christopher Columbus has fair skin and light-colored eyes He wears fancy clothes and a hat sitting in a circle, talking and listening.

During the meeting, the Native Americans explained how important the land was to them. They shared their traditions and asked Christopher Columbus to respect their way of life. They also asked him to treat them as equals and not take away their homes.

Native Americans have brown skin and dark eyes They wear colorful clothes made from animal skins explaining and Christopher Columbus has fair skin and light-colored eyes He wears fancy clothes and a hat listening and thinking.

Reflection Questions

  • Imagine you were one of the Native Americans. What would you have said to Christopher Columbus during the meeting? Why is it important to solve problems peacefully?

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