How did the concept of manifest destiny influence Isaac Stevens in his dealings with Native American tribes?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

Stevens justified removing the Native Americans’ claim on the land because he believed the U.S. should expand throughout North America.
Stevens justified removing the Native Americans’ claim on the land because he believed the U.S. should expand throughout North America.

Stevens surveyed land in Washington to find routes for the railroad that would most benefit Native American tribes.
Stevens surveyed land in Washington to find routes for the railroad that would most benefit Native American tribes.

Stevens unfairly represented Washington tribes at the Bureau of Indian Affairs because of their unfair negotiation techniques.
Stevens unfairly represented Washington tribes at the Bureau of Indian Affairs because of their unfair negotiation techniques.

Stevens was motivated to protect traditional tribal lands through earlier verbal agreements with tribal leaders.

Answer 1

Stevens justified removing the Native Americans’ claim on the land because he believed the U.S. should expand throughout North America.

Answer 2

Which of the following were obligations of the United States toward the Native Americans under the terms of the Treaty of Point Elliott to acquire land for white settlement? Select all that apply.
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Responses

Native American right to vote
Native American right to vote

authority over settlers
authority over settlers

providing schools and doctors
providing schools and doctors

state-run agricultural lands
state-run agricultural lands

reserved portions of land

Answer 3

- authority over settlers
- providing schools and doctors
- reserved portions of land

Answer 4

Why were the eastern tribes of Washington reluctant to move to the reservations?
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Responses

The reserved lands were not good for agricultural activities.
The reserved lands were not good for agricultural activities.

They did not want to be separated from other tribal groups.
They did not want to be separated from other tribal groups.

They did not want to be so far removed from the trading posts.
They did not want to be so far removed from the trading posts.

They did not want to live next to enemies from other tribes.

Answer 5

They did not want to be separated from other tribal groups.

Answer 6

Which of the following had the biggest negative impact on the Native Americans during the treaty-making process? Select all that apply.
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Responses

Communication was difficult because of translation issues.
Communication was difficult because of translation issues.

Native Americans did not trust Isaac Stevens' methods.
Native Americans did not trust Isaac Stevens' methods.

U.S. representatives spent several days making speeches.
U.S. representatives spent several days making speeches.

Stevens did not understand the role of tribal leaders.
Stevens did not understand the role of tribal leaders.

Negotiating in Walla Walla was difficult for western tribes.

Answer 7

- Communication was difficult because of translation issues.
- Native Americans did not trust Isaac Stevens' methods.
- Stevens did not understand the role of tribal leaders.

Answer 8

Why were the Native Americans angry about the treaty process to acquire land for white settlement?
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Responses

The government ignored earlier treaties with Native Americans.
The government ignored earlier treaties with Native Americans.

The process did not follow the tribal rituals or traditions.
The process did not follow the tribal rituals or traditions.

The treaties did not discuss the important issue of fishing and hunting.
The treaties did not discuss the important issue of fishing and hunting.

They did not have a chance to negotiate the terms of the treaties.

Answer 9

The government ignored earlier treaties with Native Americans.

Answer 10

When did the white settlers begin moving onto the lands that had been relinquished by Native American tribes in the treaties with Isaac Stevens?
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Responses

after the Native Americans received payment
after the Native Americans received payment

as soon as the treaties were ratified
as soon as the treaties were ratified

immediately after the treaty process
immediately after the treaty process

once the Native Americans moved to the reservation

Answer 11

immediately after the treaty process