Plains Indians In The Second Half Of The Nineteenth Century
Chapters 17-20
#2. How were the lives of the Plains Indians in the second half of the nineteenth century affected by technological developments and government actions?
Intro:
Talk about American ideals; Expansionism, Nationalism
Previous events of the first half of the nineteenth century:
Louisiana Purchase → Prophet and Tecumseh, religious and violent revolt, 1808 on fought, War of 1812 Indians help the British (Battle of Thames)
Jackson (INDIAN HATER), Mexican American war, Improvements for Indians absolutely not included in reform wave
Expansion of market economy, new inventions for agriculture as well as textile industries, new land necessary for cultivation, new weaponry for troops, no negotiations--just crush the indians!
#2. How were the lives of the Plains Indians in the second half of the nineteenth century affected by technological developments and government actions?
Intro:
Talk about American ideals; Expansionism, Nationalism
Previous events of the first half of the nineteenth century:
Louisiana Purchase → Prophet and Tecumseh, religious and violent revolt, 1808 on fought, War of 1812 Indians help the British (Battle of Thames)
Jackson (INDIAN HATER), Mexican American war, Improvements for Indians absolutely not included in reform wave
Expansion of market economy, new inventions for agriculture as well as textile industries, new land necessary for cultivation, new weaponry for troops, no negotiations--just crush the indians!