The animals we see in our local zoos are very different from the animals that we actually have living in the area. Most of the animals that live in the zoo are very exotic and are found in different places around the world. We may not think these animals are strange but the natives of early america did when the europeans brought over the local animals that live in their area.

Many animals that were in early america actually originated in Europe. These animals include large dogs, cats, chickens, horses and other livestock. These animals changed the way that the natives lived both positively and negatively. Because these animals were foreign to the natives many diseases started to form and kill the natives. It had no effect on the settlers because they were already used to these animals but the different diseases that formed almost wiped out the entire native population. These diseases include malaria, smallpox, and measles.

Although we remember the positives of animals; transportation, food, and productivity, the outcome of bringing them to the new world almost caused the genocide of the native american population. This is what primarily caused the native americans to loose power during early america.


Here is a link to a website that has a good article.  They author talks about lowering the voting age to 16 so young Americans can have more of a choice in our future. I agree with the author. He uses the example that Jefferson feared blacks like current politicians fear lowering the voting age. If we are going to make a difference, then we should be allowed to chose our future.


http://proyouthpages.com/voting.html