Native Americans in the Reconstruction Period: The Railroad It was considered “the most powerful weapon that the white men could use against natives” yet one of the most efficient American ingenuity; creating jobs‚ the economy to flourish and the expansion of a nation. One might ask how this weapon came to be and how was it used against the natives of the U.S. ? It was the height of the American Civil War; the north and the south raged in combat. The 16th President‚ Abraham Lincoln had issued the
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The Government had agreed to deal with the Natives through "formal treaties"‚ but a lot of changes were made as the government erased and redrew treaty line after treaty line‚ making their way more towards West. However‚ many Americans felt respect towards the Indians. They wanted them to be part of their society so they tried to Christianize them‚ civilize them‚ gave them the chance to attain literacy. Some Tribes resisted and some followed‚ especially the "Five Civilized Tribes"-which included
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The Impact of Disease on Native American Culture Though warfare and attacks on entire villages took a definite toll on the populations of Native Americans‚ disease was by far the biggest killer. We’ve all heard the stories of smallpox infected blankets being given to the Native Americans‚ and other such atrocities‚ but I was simply dumbfounded at the actual numbers of dead due to Old World diseases being introduced to the New World‚ North America. While it has been somewhat difficult for scholars
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1) Indian life on the Great Plains was transformed dramatically‚ as nearly every Native American was living on a reservation by force‚ as their land had been taken away from them. One of the Indian’s main food supply had degenerated as well‚ as Buffalo Bill killed 4‚300 bison to feed the Union Pacific Railroad crews and the Army killed 9 million buffalo. The Native Americans lost their homes‚ and their major food source‚ which is a dramatic change in any person or tribe’s life. 2) Yes‚ the Indian
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Though Cooper shared some of the same values and ideas‚ he held an admiration for the frontier‚ wilderness and the woodsman. It seemed as though he believed in white supremacy to an extent but at the same time held a view of awe and respect for Native Americans. This ambivalence towards racism between Whites and Indians is shown numerously throughout the book and it is also apparent that Cooper held responsibility‚ determination‚ honor‚ and courage in high regard.
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March 6‚ 1755 Dear Diary‚ Today was very hectic. Me‚ my husband and our 3 daughters have been trying to flee the American Revolution‚ and finally we have found land to settle on. The land is very rough and isolated‚ nothing like it was back home‚ however we are grateful for what we have been given. My family is very scared about what awaits us‚ but I must stay strong for them. Many are panicked and confused‚ as we had to leave numerous possessions behind. My husband‚ Peter has been very helpful
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Government took all appropriate actions to maintain peace with Native American tribes. Furthermore the United States was justified in its aggressive measures used to seize land from unruly Native American tribes during the era.” There little validity in this statement. During this time period American troops were interloping on Native American territory‚ starting violence‚ and forcing them out of their homes. The hostility of American Soldiers toward these people led to several tragedies‚ such as
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after the war. Other Blacks mostly freemen joined the American cause. Blacks on both side were put to work as agricultural or construction workers out of fear of rebellion if they were given weapons. Sadly the war strengthened the institution of slavery in the South but exactly the opposite occurred in the North. “The Revolutionary War helped to bring an end to slavery (in the North) although it remained legal there for some time.” (The American Journey Ch.6‚ Pg.162). Some blacks left with the British
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Overall the Columbian exchange is an unbalanced system‚ in which Native Americans were more greatly impacted. Afro-Eurasians provided cattle and horses (which produced war and famine)‚ weeds (which destroyed natural flora and fauna)‚ diseases (which decimated ninety percent of the population) and slavery (which introduced racial discrimination); and in turn the Americas provided silver (which enabled Spain to become a global superpower)‚ corn and potatoes (which re-shaped the Afro-Eurasian diet)
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Haley Aldridge History 1302 Bruce 6th Most Impressive Native American Leader After the Civil War the United States looked westward to expand the nation to the Pacific Ocean. An impediment to westward expansion was Native Americans already occupying an claiming large territories. Most Native Americans did not understand the scope or magnitude of the hordes of people moving west. The primitive tribes of Native America were unprepared to deal with the magnitude of change
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