18 Dez 1802 Jahr - Jefferson: NA policy

Beschreibung:

Westward expansion led to debates over treatment of natives
Treaties often only had support of a small portion of tribe, yet all had to abide by it
Jefferson argued they could become members of American society if they focused on farming and abandoned hunting (relates to Dawes act of 1887)
Considered civilized when:
Adopted american ways and gender roles
Many natives still sought to preserve autonomy

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