The Contributions of the American Indian to Civilization.

The article presents an examination of the contributions that American Indians have made to civilization. The author discusses the influence that Native Americans have had on language and geography by examining the numerous place names in the United States that bear Indian names as well as Indian words that have been adopted into English dictionaries. The article examines contributions that have been made in understanding the environment of North America and the uses for various plants. It also examines how Indians have been represented in literature.