Why did the federal government pursue a policy of military confrontation and forced assimilation when dealing with Native Americans?
What will be an ideal response?
The influx of immigrants to America and the movement of peoples from east of the Mississippi westward led to increased demands for more land. This could be for farming or mining, but the Native Americans were usually seen as impediments to this "progress," and the military was called in to make room for the settlers and confront the Native Americans.
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A) To be an optimist was to be foolish. B) There was nothing to look forward to other than grim difficulties. C) People were complaining too much yet doing too little to make circumstances better. D) Present circumstances were bleak, and they needed to be acknowledged.
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In the 1776 battle for New York City,
A. the British won, but their army was demoralized by the number of casualties suffered. B. Washington successfully defended New York City and demonstrated his abilities as a military tactician. C. Washington and his men made crucial mistakes that resulted in defeat and the British occupation of the city. D. Washington lost Manhattan but was able to retain control of most of New Jersey.