On this page, the interconnected relationship between  New England Native American groups and British Colonists. Throughout the transitional period, Native Americans were forced to adapt to the Colonist means of life. Although the forced adaptation led to political, social, and economic unrest, it led to technological advancements and more efficient means of harvesting crops. Some topics shown include the crossing of environmental thresholds, adaptive cycles, and resilience thinking. The second map shows the impact of the beef industry on society, and is representative of a larger idea of how societal advancements may have both positive and negative effects on the population. The beef map covers negative impacts of the industry on top, and how local values lead to positive change on the bottom.

Please use the guideline below for navigating to each map.

  1. The shift from Native American lifestyle to a culture influenced by Colonists in the United States over time. Click here to visit Map 1.
  2. The impact of beef production on our society. Click here to visit Map 2

The Merge to a Colonist Lifestyle

This map aims to provide two different cultures’ views on sustainable living in respect to their own societies. Native American and Colonist culture merged through the sharing of beliefs and adaptation to new ways of living. This map aims to delve deeper into three topics:

  1. How Colonist culture impacted the lives of Native Americans
  2. The changes Colonists imposed on Native Americans and how the Native Americans responded
  3. The merging of cultures throughout the colonization period

Please note that symbols are not accurately representative of each culture.

Cronon, William. 1983 (or 2003). Changes in the Land. New York: Hill and Wang.

Rosenbaum, Walter A. 2017. Environmental Politics and Policy, 10th edition. London: Sage.

Walker, B. and D. Salt. 2006. Resilience Thinking: Sustaining Ecosystems and People in a Changing World. Washington, DC: Island Press.
 

Beef Production and its Impact on Society

Here is a brief video to give you an introduction to the beef production industry:

How does this video relate to this section?  The production of beef shown above is cattle farming of a family owned farm. Modern technology allows these farmers to sustainably produce cattle for food, while simultaneously making a living. Optimization and the growth of technology has allowed us to grow our production to new heights, however, it comes at a cost. Mass beef production isn’t as sustainable as this video makes it seem. This map allows us to see a greater connection of what it means to develop as a society. It includes the good, the bad, and the dirty. The positive impact of food production, the harmful means in which make it possible to mass produce, and the negative environmental impact. Look at Map 2 below to see the pros and cons of early mass beef production.

Dauvergne, Peter. 2009. “Beef” The Shadows of Consumption. 133-168. Cambridge, MA: The MIT Press.