The theories of nineteenth century positivist scholars like Lewis Henry Morgan postulated that
a. all Indians were "childlike," "indolent," and dominated by "brutal appetites."
b. all human societies went through stages of "savagery," "barbarism," and "civilization." "Civilization" implied farming and certain types of technology and skills which California Indians lacked.
c. California Indians were "diggers," meaning they lacked knowledge of farming and technology.
d. California Indians were capable only of performing manual labor for more advanced peoples, such as Spaniards, Mexicans, and Americans.
b
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