Topic: The Evolution Of Federal Indian Policy

Type of paper:	Essay
Subject area:	Native-American Studies
Academic level:	College
Style:	Chicago
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Date submitted:	2009-06-04 19:18:38
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Federal Indian Policy
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When the newly founded United States of America gained its independence
from Britain , they were faced with many new challenges . One of their
biggest challenges was establishing and building upon their own domain
that Britain had transferred at the Peace Treaty of .1 Of course ,
this land was still inhabited by Indian peoples . The United States knew
that territorial expansion was inevitable and to the Indians , this meant
war . Creek chief Hallowing King said , ``Our lands are our life and
breath . If we part with them , we part with our blood '2 This turned out
to be a constant changing battle for territorial dominance and an era of
changing federal Indian policy .
The new America followed British ideas and created an Indian Department .
This department established many rules for the sale and transfer of
Indian lands with the hope of regulating the advancement of the western
frontier .3 In , Congress enacted the Indian Trade and Intercourse
Act .4 Backed by President Washington and the Indian Department , this act
stipulated that Congress would regulate all trade , interaction and even
intercourse with all Native Americans .5 Congress regulated this Act by
issuing licenses to approved individuals . Failure to obey this law led
to apprehension and a trail in court .6 However , many American famers
ignored this bill and would steal Indians to use as slaves . Naturally ,
the Indians fought back which led to bloody encounters . As Americans
continued to ease westward , many battles and treaties...

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