Thursday, March 3, 2011
French Assimilation Efforts
So I came across some research done on French colonazation of the Louisana territory. Whats interesting is the French studied the tribal peoples diet and adopted the Native food stuffs into French cuisene as to try and show tribal peoples the benefits of "Modern Society" as well as provide a commonality between them. There generosity was rooted in a sence of Superiority over tribal peoples and their belief that they were bringing enlightenment to a barbaric race.
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It makes sense if you think about it, the goal was to "conquer" the area for themselves. What better tactic than to make their enemies feel as though they are friends and equals. Puts them on their heels and makes them vulnerable and unexpecting.
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