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Native Americans in the Civil war - Cowboys & Indians Magazine - January 2012 - 0 views

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BruchacMarchTowardstheThunder

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  • But what of the indigenous peoples of America?
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      anonymous on 02 Mar 15
       
      in March Towards the Thunder, Louis Nolette is a Canadian Abenaki Indian. When the Civil War breaks out, he chooses not to enlist. Convinced by a enlister, Louis changes his mind, and signs up to be a soldier for the Union.
  • If fighting for the Union cause brought the respect and perhaps gratitude of those in power, then it was a means to an end. Army service also brought regular pay and food, adventure, and the continuation of an honorable tradition of Native warriors. Indians all over the North took up arms for the Union cause
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      anonymous on 02 Mar 15
       
      Louis thought the army would hold many opportunities and rewards for him, but the grim reality of war was realized later.
  • also experienced discrimination. Fellow soldiers often  made uncomplimentary remarks, generally sticking to well-worn stereotypes of “desperate” or drunken men.
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      anonymous on 02 Mar 15
       
      Louis is placed in the "Fighting 69th" Irish Brigade. At first, Louis is taunted and teased about his Native American heritage. But on the battlefield, he earns his comrades' respect. Louis develops many friendships throughout his time as a soldier, including one with another Native American.
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  • Wilderness, Spotsylvania, and Petersburg. After the ill-fated Battle of the Crater during the seige of Petersburg,
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      anonymous on 02 Mar 15
       
      Louis fights fiercely in all of these battles, living up to his reputation. 
  • Indians or African-Americans
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      anonymous on 02 Mar 15
       
      In March Towards the Thunder, Louis actually befriends a African-American named Thomas Jefferson.
  • The repercussions of the enormous conflict entangled Native peoples living both within and without the borders of the Union and Confederate states.
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      anonymous on 02 Mar 15
       
       Louis feels these consequences, when at the battle of Reams Station, he is shot in the leg. Louis goes through a lengthy recovery, and is dispatched due to injury. Louis is determined to come back into the army to support his friends after his injury heals.
  • By the end, a Native American — Ely S. Parker —
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      anonymous on 02 Mar 15
       
       Louis and his friends Artis actually meet Ely S. Parker on several occasions, and find him a source of inspiration.
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