Which aspects of the leadership style and practice of Native American tribes contributed to misunderstandings and increased conflict with the American government? Select all that apply.

Question

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Responses

Native American leaders led through force of personality and power.
Native American leaders led through force of personality and power.

Some tribes had multiple leaders in charge of different aspects of tribal life.
Some tribes had multiple leaders in charge of different aspects of tribal life.

Tribal leaders who signed treaties with the Americans did so to trick the Americans.
Tribal leaders who signed treaties with the Americans did so to trick the Americans.

Consensus building between members of the tribe took time.
Consensus building between members of the tribe took time.

Native American leaders demonstrated their status by insulting the American government.

Answer 1

The aspects of the leadership style and practice of Native American tribes that contributed to misunderstandings and increased conflict with the American government include:

1. Some tribes had multiple leaders in charge of different aspects of tribal life.
2. Consensus building between members of the tribe took time.

These factors may have led to misunderstandings regarding decision-making processes and timelines, and the complexity of tribal governance may have been misinterpreted by the American government. The other options could be seen as simplifications or mischaracterizations of Native American leadership practices.