Native Americans never consisted of millions of people. Tribes were relatively small and in frequent conflict. My point is that tribal societies eventually succumb to more organized ones and usually don’t have as peachy of a life as some imagine.

Take that into modern times with modern tech and you’d have an even tougher time staying around unless protected by some agreement with another nation state strong enough to defend you.

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Well the antroplogical evidence that DG presents in his book suggest otherwise. Either read it or don't, no point arguing about something you don't know the content off.

Evidence of what? I need to read a book to know Native Americans didn’t number in millions? Huh?

Yes. You asked a question and I thought you geniunly wanted to find some evidence of that. It seems that is not the case. The book contains lots of interesting examples based on anthropological research. One of them is about the societal organisation of native Americans, and how what we have been thought in schools is mostly a misconception.

Name one example to support your point

Not everyone is as wealthy as you are and your atitude on this topic does not really motivate me to invest effort in making a point. Lots of sources out there if you care to DYOR.

Red herring. Extremely lame 😒