The explorations of Zebulon Pike
A. included Pike's successful climb to the top of the peak that now bears his name.
B. ended with his death at the hands of Choctaw Indians.
C. were hampered by Pike's old age and infirm health.
D. convinced many Americans that the land between the Missouri River and the Rocky Mountains was undesirable.
E. convinced President Jefferson to form reservations for Indians.
D
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Manifest Destiny emphasized the primacy of
A) Indians who chose to assimilate. B) European culture. C) white planter society. D) urbanization. E) white American civilization.
The Comanche signed the Medicine Lodge Creek Treaty in 1867 because they decided to give in to the U.S. government's demand that they become farmers and stay within the boundaries of the reservation
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Jefferson ran for the presidency to __________.
a. repeal obnoxious Federalist legislation b. acquire new territory c. promote American industry d. punish his political enemies
The Spanish aim was to exterminate or remove the Indians from the New World.
a. true b. false