SlideShare a Scribd company logo
Reconstruction and 
Westward Expansion 
Outcome: Conflict with Native Americans
Conflict with Native Americans 
1. Setting the Stage: Native American Culture 
a. Hundreds of separate, and diverse, sovereign tribal 
nations scattered across the United States for centuries 
b. Most had social classes of some sort 
c. Many were democratic in nature 
d. Some of the tribes included Cherokee, Seminole, Dakota, 
Nez Perce, Apache, and Cheyenne.
Columbus wasn’t the first one 
here…
Conflict with Native Americans 
1. Causes of Conflict 
a. Conflict with Native-American tribes did not begin after the Civil 
War 
i. Conflict with both Plymouth colonists and Jamestown colonists 
ii. Four thousand Cherokee (25% of population) died on the Trail of 
Tears 
iii. Native-Americans were involved in every major war up to this 
point
Trail of Tears
Indian Country
Conflict with Native Americans 
b. Different Concepts of Land Ownership 
i. Most tribal governments did not have a concept for ownership 
of land 
ii. Europeans settlers did not have a concept of anything 
else 
iii. Native-Americans believed they were sharing the 
land, European settlers believed they now owned it 
iv. Conflict would occur when both groups thought they could be 
on the same land
Conflict with Native Americans 
c. Different Ideas of Government 
i. Most tribal government leaders didn’t have 
authority to speak for all of their people 
ii. European settlers came from nations with kings and 
queens 
iii. Settlers would negotiate treaties with friendly tribal leaders, 
and then expect everyone in that tribe to follow it 
iv. Treaties with tribal governments were changed or 
thrown out as convenient to settlers 
v. Conflict would then occur with members of tribes 
who didn’t want to follow the treaty
Conflict with Native Americans 
d. Racism 
i. Many American politicians and military leaders saw Native- 
Americans as inferior or as threats to be eliminated; were 
considered “savages” 
ii. Conflict would occur because many policymakers wanted 
conflict as an excuse to remove tribal governments
Conflict with Native Americans 
3. Effects on Native Tribes 
a. Tens of thousands of Native-Americans were taken from 
their lands and homes and moved to reservations 
b. Thousands of Native-Americans are killed in military 
campaigns against tribes and bands who did not want to 
relocate 
c. Buffalo are slaughtered in the tens of millions for food, for 
sport, and to deprive Native-Americans of food and supplies 
d. US Government begins Assimilation Policy 
e. Assimilation: a minority group’s adoption of the beliefs and 
way of life of the dominant culture
Slaughter of Buffalo
Slaughter of Buffalo
Reservations Today
Conflict with Native Americans 
4. Reservations 
a. Reservations were set up on the most barren, least fertile land 
b. They were crowded, unsanitary, and had little economic 
opportunity 
c. Tribes were moved again when oil was struck or resources 
were found 
d. They were regulated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs 
(BIA), which was often corrupt and rarely had Native-Americans’ 
best interests at heart
Conflict with Native Americans 
Result: European/American culture clashed with Native American 
culture, which resulted in the mistreatment of thousands of Native 
Americans. Even today, many Native Americans still face economic 
and social hardships brought on by westward expansion.

More Related Content

What's hot

Westward expansion
Westward expansionWestward expansion
Westward expansionJolene Berg
 
Trail Of Tears
Trail Of  TearsTrail Of  Tears
Trail Of TearsMatt Beat
 
Westward Expansion
Westward ExpansionWestward Expansion
Westward Expansion
history_teacher25
 
Rise of American Sectionalism
Rise of American SectionalismRise of American Sectionalism
Rise of American Sectionalismmarinelamartinez
 
The War Of 1812
The War Of 1812The War Of 1812
The War Of 1812Bryan Toth
 
Lecture on Industrial america
Lecture on Industrial america Lecture on Industrial america
Lecture on Industrial america
Elhem Chniti
 
Causes of the civil war power point
Causes of the civil war power pointCauses of the civil war power point
Causes of the civil war power pointyoungie26
 
Compromise Of 1850
Compromise Of 1850Compromise Of 1850
Compromise Of 1850
eben_cooke
 
Slavery in America
Slavery in AmericaSlavery in America
Slavery in AmericaR. Scudder
 
New England Colonization
New England ColonizationNew England Colonization
New England Colonization
Villa Santa Maria
 
Westward expansion and the american indians
Westward expansion and the american indiansWestward expansion and the american indians
Westward expansion and the american indiansdwessler
 
Washington's Presidency
Washington's PresidencyWashington's Presidency
Washington's Presidency
kellycrowell
 
Indian Removal
Indian RemovalIndian Removal
Indian Removal
Gonzo24
 
The indian removal act of 1830
The indian removal act of 1830The indian removal act of 1830
The indian removal act of 1830ramsey870
 

What's hot (20)

Westward expansion
Westward expansionWestward expansion
Westward expansion
 
Trail Of Tears
Trail Of  TearsTrail Of  Tears
Trail Of Tears
 
Westward Expansion
Westward ExpansionWestward Expansion
Westward Expansion
 
Rise of American Sectionalism
Rise of American SectionalismRise of American Sectionalism
Rise of American Sectionalism
 
The Civil War
The Civil WarThe Civil War
The Civil War
 
The War Of 1812
The War Of 1812The War Of 1812
The War Of 1812
 
Dawes act
Dawes actDawes act
Dawes act
 
Lecture on Industrial america
Lecture on Industrial america Lecture on Industrial america
Lecture on Industrial america
 
Causes of the civil war power point
Causes of the civil war power pointCauses of the civil war power point
Causes of the civil war power point
 
Reconstruction ppt
Reconstruction pptReconstruction ppt
Reconstruction ppt
 
Compromise Of 1850
Compromise Of 1850Compromise Of 1850
Compromise Of 1850
 
Slavery in America
Slavery in AmericaSlavery in America
Slavery in America
 
New England Colonization
New England ColonizationNew England Colonization
New England Colonization
 
Westward expansion and the american indians
Westward expansion and the american indiansWestward expansion and the american indians
Westward expansion and the american indians
 
Washington's Presidency
Washington's PresidencyWashington's Presidency
Washington's Presidency
 
Indian Removal
Indian RemovalIndian Removal
Indian Removal
 
The indian removal act of 1830
The indian removal act of 1830The indian removal act of 1830
The indian removal act of 1830
 
The tea act
The tea actThe tea act
The tea act
 
Abolition Movement
Abolition MovementAbolition Movement
Abolition Movement
 
Exoduster
ExodusterExoduster
Exoduster
 

Similar to Conflict with Native Americans

Reconstruction conflict with native american s
Reconstruction conflict with native american sReconstruction conflict with native american s
Reconstruction conflict with native american s
Lindaberedp
 
Question 1Which of the following is true about the Inuita.docx
Question 1Which of the following is true about the Inuita.docxQuestion 1Which of the following is true about the Inuita.docx
Question 1Which of the following is true about the Inuita.docx
audeleypearl
 
Chapter 5 & 20
Chapter 5 & 20Chapter 5 & 20
Chapter 5 & 20
Jenny Schlie
 
Native Americans
Native Americans Native Americans
Native Americans Luisa Lamas
 
Culture and politics of latin america
Culture and politics of latin americaCulture and politics of latin america
Culture and politics of latin america
Andrea Neal-Malji
 
Native Americans and Westward Expansion.pptx
Native Americans and Westward Expansion.pptxNative Americans and Westward Expansion.pptx
Native Americans and Westward Expansion.pptx
PamelaTemplin1
 
1RACIAL DISCRIMINATIONStudent NameHierarchical Rac.docx
1RACIAL DISCRIMINATIONStudent NameHierarchical Rac.docx1RACIAL DISCRIMINATIONStudent NameHierarchical Rac.docx
1RACIAL DISCRIMINATIONStudent NameHierarchical Rac.docx
felicidaddinwoodie
 
Native americans group 5
Native  americans group 5Native  americans group 5
Native americans group 5
Mark Hebert
 
Native americans group 5
Native  americans group 5Native  americans group 5
Native americans group 5
Mark Hebert
 
Native American Identity Group 5 Tim, James and Mark
Native American Identity Group 5 Tim, James and MarkNative American Identity Group 5 Tim, James and Mark
Native American Identity Group 5 Tim, James and Mark
Mark Hebert
 
071350 The Semester Project
071350   The Semester Project071350   The Semester Project
071350 The Semester Project
gueste689e6a
 
United States History Ch. 17 Section 4 Notes
United States History Ch. 17 Section 4 NotesUnited States History Ch. 17 Section 4 Notes
United States History Ch. 17 Section 4 Notesskorbar7
 
Anti-Immigrant Sentiment and Racism
Anti-Immigrant Sentiment and RacismAnti-Immigrant Sentiment and Racism
Anti-Immigrant Sentiment and Racism
DavidJenkins620969
 

Similar to Conflict with Native Americans (14)

Reconstruction conflict with native american s
Reconstruction conflict with native american sReconstruction conflict with native american s
Reconstruction conflict with native american s
 
Question 1Which of the following is true about the Inuita.docx
Question 1Which of the following is true about the Inuita.docxQuestion 1Which of the following is true about the Inuita.docx
Question 1Which of the following is true about the Inuita.docx
 
Racism in the united states
Racism in the united statesRacism in the united states
Racism in the united states
 
Chapter 5 & 20
Chapter 5 & 20Chapter 5 & 20
Chapter 5 & 20
 
Native Americans
Native Americans Native Americans
Native Americans
 
Culture and politics of latin america
Culture and politics of latin americaCulture and politics of latin america
Culture and politics of latin america
 
Native Americans and Westward Expansion.pptx
Native Americans and Westward Expansion.pptxNative Americans and Westward Expansion.pptx
Native Americans and Westward Expansion.pptx
 
1RACIAL DISCRIMINATIONStudent NameHierarchical Rac.docx
1RACIAL DISCRIMINATIONStudent NameHierarchical Rac.docx1RACIAL DISCRIMINATIONStudent NameHierarchical Rac.docx
1RACIAL DISCRIMINATIONStudent NameHierarchical Rac.docx
 
Native americans group 5
Native  americans group 5Native  americans group 5
Native americans group 5
 
Native americans group 5
Native  americans group 5Native  americans group 5
Native americans group 5
 
Native American Identity Group 5 Tim, James and Mark
Native American Identity Group 5 Tim, James and MarkNative American Identity Group 5 Tim, James and Mark
Native American Identity Group 5 Tim, James and Mark
 
071350 The Semester Project
071350   The Semester Project071350   The Semester Project
071350 The Semester Project
 
United States History Ch. 17 Section 4 Notes
United States History Ch. 17 Section 4 NotesUnited States History Ch. 17 Section 4 Notes
United States History Ch. 17 Section 4 Notes
 
Anti-Immigrant Sentiment and Racism
Anti-Immigrant Sentiment and RacismAnti-Immigrant Sentiment and Racism
Anti-Immigrant Sentiment and Racism
 

More from history_teacher25

Populism
PopulismPopulism
Immigration/Urbanization
Immigration/UrbanizationImmigration/Urbanization
Immigration/Urbanization
history_teacher25
 
Industrialization & Gilded Age
Industrialization & Gilded AgeIndustrialization & Gilded Age
Industrialization & Gilded Age
history_teacher25
 
Westward expansion vocabulary
Westward expansion vocabularyWestward expansion vocabulary
Westward expansion vocabulary
history_teacher25
 
Staar 11 the sixties
Staar 11 the sixtiesStaar 11 the sixties
Staar 11 the sixties
history_teacher25
 
16 wwi propaganda[1]
16 wwi propaganda[1]16 wwi propaganda[1]
16 wwi propaganda[1]
history_teacher25
 
Beat the STAAR
Beat the STAARBeat the STAAR
Beat the STAAR
history_teacher25
 
1920s transition america notes
1920s transition america notes1920s transition america notes
1920s transition america noteshistory_teacher25
 
1920s presidential leadership notes
1920s presidential leadership notes1920s presidential leadership notes
1920s presidential leadership noteshistory_teacher25
 
Progressive Presidential Leadership
Progressive Presidential Leadership Progressive Presidential Leadership
Progressive Presidential Leadership
history_teacher25
 

More from history_teacher25 (20)

Populism
PopulismPopulism
Populism
 
Immigration/Urbanization
Immigration/UrbanizationImmigration/Urbanization
Immigration/Urbanization
 
Industrialization & Gilded Age
Industrialization & Gilded AgeIndustrialization & Gilded Age
Industrialization & Gilded Age
 
Westward expansion vocabulary
Westward expansion vocabularyWestward expansion vocabulary
Westward expansion vocabulary
 
Staar 11 the sixties
Staar 11 the sixtiesStaar 11 the sixties
Staar 11 the sixties
 
16 wwi propaganda[1]
16 wwi propaganda[1]16 wwi propaganda[1]
16 wwi propaganda[1]
 
Wwi
WwiWwi
Wwi
 
Beat the STAAR
Beat the STAARBeat the STAAR
Beat the STAAR
 
Obama
ObamaObama
Obama
 
Bush
BushBush
Bush
 
Clinton
ClintonClinton
Clinton
 
Bush sr.
Bush sr.Bush sr.
Bush sr.
 
Reagan
ReaganReagan
Reagan
 
Carter
CarterCarter
Carter
 
Watergate notes
Watergate notesWatergate notes
Watergate notes
 
1920s transition america notes
1920s transition america notes1920s transition america notes
1920s transition america notes
 
1920s presidential leadership notes
1920s presidential leadership notes1920s presidential leadership notes
1920s presidential leadership notes
 
End of WWI
End of WWIEnd of WWI
End of WWI
 
Events to US Entry
Events to US EntryEvents to US Entry
Events to US Entry
 
Progressive Presidential Leadership
Progressive Presidential Leadership Progressive Presidential Leadership
Progressive Presidential Leadership
 

Recently uploaded

Fish and Chips - have they had their chips
Fish and Chips - have they had their chipsFish and Chips - have they had their chips
Fish and Chips - have they had their chips
GeoBlogs
 
The Challenger.pdf DNHS Official Publication
The Challenger.pdf DNHS Official PublicationThe Challenger.pdf DNHS Official Publication
The Challenger.pdf DNHS Official Publication
Delapenabediema
 
Unit 2- Research Aptitude (UGC NET Paper I).pdf
Unit 2- Research Aptitude (UGC NET Paper I).pdfUnit 2- Research Aptitude (UGC NET Paper I).pdf
Unit 2- Research Aptitude (UGC NET Paper I).pdf
Thiyagu K
 
Introduction to Quality Improvement Essentials
Introduction to Quality Improvement EssentialsIntroduction to Quality Improvement Essentials
Introduction to Quality Improvement Essentials
Excellence Foundation for South Sudan
 
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...
Sandy Millin
 
The approach at University of Liverpool.pptx
The approach at University of Liverpool.pptxThe approach at University of Liverpool.pptx
The approach at University of Liverpool.pptx
Jisc
 
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdf
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfUnit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdf
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdf
Thiyagu K
 
Template Jadual Bertugas Kelas (Boleh Edit)
Template Jadual Bertugas Kelas (Boleh Edit)Template Jadual Bertugas Kelas (Boleh Edit)
Template Jadual Bertugas Kelas (Boleh Edit)
rosedainty
 
Polish students' mobility in the Czech Republic
Polish students' mobility in the Czech RepublicPolish students' mobility in the Czech Republic
Polish students' mobility in the Czech Republic
Anna Sz.
 
ESC Beyond Borders _From EU to You_ InfoPack general.pdf
ESC Beyond Borders _From EU to You_ InfoPack general.pdfESC Beyond Borders _From EU to You_ InfoPack general.pdf
ESC Beyond Borders _From EU to You_ InfoPack general.pdf
Fundacja Rozwoju Społeczeństwa Przedsiębiorczego
 
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptx
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxSynthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptx
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptx
Pavel ( NSTU)
 
How libraries can support authors with open access requirements for UKRI fund...
How libraries can support authors with open access requirements for UKRI fund...How libraries can support authors with open access requirements for UKRI fund...
How libraries can support authors with open access requirements for UKRI fund...
Jisc
 
Home assignment II on Spectroscopy 2024 Answers.pdf
Home assignment II on Spectroscopy 2024 Answers.pdfHome assignment II on Spectroscopy 2024 Answers.pdf
Home assignment II on Spectroscopy 2024 Answers.pdf
Tamralipta Mahavidyalaya
 
Language Across the Curriculm LAC B.Ed.
Language Across the  Curriculm LAC B.Ed.Language Across the  Curriculm LAC B.Ed.
Language Across the Curriculm LAC B.Ed.
Atul Kumar Singh
 
Digital Tools and AI for Teaching Learning and Research
Digital Tools and AI for Teaching Learning and ResearchDigital Tools and AI for Teaching Learning and Research
Digital Tools and AI for Teaching Learning and Research
Vikramjit Singh
 
Sha'Carri Richardson Presentation 202345
Sha'Carri Richardson Presentation 202345Sha'Carri Richardson Presentation 202345
Sha'Carri Richardson Presentation 202345
beazzy04
 
GIÁO ÁN DẠY THÊM (KẾ HOẠCH BÀI BUỔI 2) - TIẾNG ANH 8 GLOBAL SUCCESS (2 CỘT) N...
GIÁO ÁN DẠY THÊM (KẾ HOẠCH BÀI BUỔI 2) - TIẾNG ANH 8 GLOBAL SUCCESS (2 CỘT) N...GIÁO ÁN DẠY THÊM (KẾ HOẠCH BÀI BUỔI 2) - TIẾNG ANH 8 GLOBAL SUCCESS (2 CỘT) N...
GIÁO ÁN DẠY THÊM (KẾ HOẠCH BÀI BUỔI 2) - TIẾNG ANH 8 GLOBAL SUCCESS (2 CỘT) N...
Nguyen Thanh Tu Collection
 
TESDA TM1 REVIEWER FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...
TESDA TM1 REVIEWER  FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...TESDA TM1 REVIEWER  FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...
TESDA TM1 REVIEWER FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...
EugeneSaldivar
 
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.pptThesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
EverAndrsGuerraGuerr
 
How to Split Bills in the Odoo 17 POS Module
How to Split Bills in the Odoo 17 POS ModuleHow to Split Bills in the Odoo 17 POS Module
How to Split Bills in the Odoo 17 POS Module
Celine George
 

Recently uploaded (20)

Fish and Chips - have they had their chips
Fish and Chips - have they had their chipsFish and Chips - have they had their chips
Fish and Chips - have they had their chips
 
The Challenger.pdf DNHS Official Publication
The Challenger.pdf DNHS Official PublicationThe Challenger.pdf DNHS Official Publication
The Challenger.pdf DNHS Official Publication
 
Unit 2- Research Aptitude (UGC NET Paper I).pdf
Unit 2- Research Aptitude (UGC NET Paper I).pdfUnit 2- Research Aptitude (UGC NET Paper I).pdf
Unit 2- Research Aptitude (UGC NET Paper I).pdf
 
Introduction to Quality Improvement Essentials
Introduction to Quality Improvement EssentialsIntroduction to Quality Improvement Essentials
Introduction to Quality Improvement Essentials
 
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...
 
The approach at University of Liverpool.pptx
The approach at University of Liverpool.pptxThe approach at University of Liverpool.pptx
The approach at University of Liverpool.pptx
 
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdf
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfUnit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdf
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdf
 
Template Jadual Bertugas Kelas (Boleh Edit)
Template Jadual Bertugas Kelas (Boleh Edit)Template Jadual Bertugas Kelas (Boleh Edit)
Template Jadual Bertugas Kelas (Boleh Edit)
 
Polish students' mobility in the Czech Republic
Polish students' mobility in the Czech RepublicPolish students' mobility in the Czech Republic
Polish students' mobility in the Czech Republic
 
ESC Beyond Borders _From EU to You_ InfoPack general.pdf
ESC Beyond Borders _From EU to You_ InfoPack general.pdfESC Beyond Borders _From EU to You_ InfoPack general.pdf
ESC Beyond Borders _From EU to You_ InfoPack general.pdf
 
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptx
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxSynthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptx
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptx
 
How libraries can support authors with open access requirements for UKRI fund...
How libraries can support authors with open access requirements for UKRI fund...How libraries can support authors with open access requirements for UKRI fund...
How libraries can support authors with open access requirements for UKRI fund...
 
Home assignment II on Spectroscopy 2024 Answers.pdf
Home assignment II on Spectroscopy 2024 Answers.pdfHome assignment II on Spectroscopy 2024 Answers.pdf
Home assignment II on Spectroscopy 2024 Answers.pdf
 
Language Across the Curriculm LAC B.Ed.
Language Across the  Curriculm LAC B.Ed.Language Across the  Curriculm LAC B.Ed.
Language Across the Curriculm LAC B.Ed.
 
Digital Tools and AI for Teaching Learning and Research
Digital Tools and AI for Teaching Learning and ResearchDigital Tools and AI for Teaching Learning and Research
Digital Tools and AI for Teaching Learning and Research
 
Sha'Carri Richardson Presentation 202345
Sha'Carri Richardson Presentation 202345Sha'Carri Richardson Presentation 202345
Sha'Carri Richardson Presentation 202345
 
GIÁO ÁN DẠY THÊM (KẾ HOẠCH BÀI BUỔI 2) - TIẾNG ANH 8 GLOBAL SUCCESS (2 CỘT) N...
GIÁO ÁN DẠY THÊM (KẾ HOẠCH BÀI BUỔI 2) - TIẾNG ANH 8 GLOBAL SUCCESS (2 CỘT) N...GIÁO ÁN DẠY THÊM (KẾ HOẠCH BÀI BUỔI 2) - TIẾNG ANH 8 GLOBAL SUCCESS (2 CỘT) N...
GIÁO ÁN DẠY THÊM (KẾ HOẠCH BÀI BUỔI 2) - TIẾNG ANH 8 GLOBAL SUCCESS (2 CỘT) N...
 
TESDA TM1 REVIEWER FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...
TESDA TM1 REVIEWER  FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...TESDA TM1 REVIEWER  FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...
TESDA TM1 REVIEWER FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...
 
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.pptThesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
 
How to Split Bills in the Odoo 17 POS Module
How to Split Bills in the Odoo 17 POS ModuleHow to Split Bills in the Odoo 17 POS Module
How to Split Bills in the Odoo 17 POS Module
 

Conflict with Native Americans

  • 1. Reconstruction and Westward Expansion Outcome: Conflict with Native Americans
  • 2. Conflict with Native Americans 1. Setting the Stage: Native American Culture a. Hundreds of separate, and diverse, sovereign tribal nations scattered across the United States for centuries b. Most had social classes of some sort c. Many were democratic in nature d. Some of the tribes included Cherokee, Seminole, Dakota, Nez Perce, Apache, and Cheyenne.
  • 3.
  • 4. Columbus wasn’t the first one here…
  • 5. Conflict with Native Americans 1. Causes of Conflict a. Conflict with Native-American tribes did not begin after the Civil War i. Conflict with both Plymouth colonists and Jamestown colonists ii. Four thousand Cherokee (25% of population) died on the Trail of Tears iii. Native-Americans were involved in every major war up to this point
  • 8. Conflict with Native Americans b. Different Concepts of Land Ownership i. Most tribal governments did not have a concept for ownership of land ii. Europeans settlers did not have a concept of anything else iii. Native-Americans believed they were sharing the land, European settlers believed they now owned it iv. Conflict would occur when both groups thought they could be on the same land
  • 9.
  • 10. Conflict with Native Americans c. Different Ideas of Government i. Most tribal government leaders didn’t have authority to speak for all of their people ii. European settlers came from nations with kings and queens iii. Settlers would negotiate treaties with friendly tribal leaders, and then expect everyone in that tribe to follow it iv. Treaties with tribal governments were changed or thrown out as convenient to settlers v. Conflict would then occur with members of tribes who didn’t want to follow the treaty
  • 11. Conflict with Native Americans d. Racism i. Many American politicians and military leaders saw Native- Americans as inferior or as threats to be eliminated; were considered “savages” ii. Conflict would occur because many policymakers wanted conflict as an excuse to remove tribal governments
  • 12. Conflict with Native Americans 3. Effects on Native Tribes a. Tens of thousands of Native-Americans were taken from their lands and homes and moved to reservations b. Thousands of Native-Americans are killed in military campaigns against tribes and bands who did not want to relocate c. Buffalo are slaughtered in the tens of millions for food, for sport, and to deprive Native-Americans of food and supplies d. US Government begins Assimilation Policy e. Assimilation: a minority group’s adoption of the beliefs and way of life of the dominant culture
  • 16. Conflict with Native Americans 4. Reservations a. Reservations were set up on the most barren, least fertile land b. They were crowded, unsanitary, and had little economic opportunity c. Tribes were moved again when oil was struck or resources were found d. They were regulated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), which was often corrupt and rarely had Native-Americans’ best interests at heart
  • 17. Conflict with Native Americans Result: European/American culture clashed with Native American culture, which resulted in the mistreatment of thousands of Native Americans. Even today, many Native Americans still face economic and social hardships brought on by westward expansion.