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Government's Treatment Of Native Americans In The Late 1800s

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I do not think that the government’s treatment of Native Americans in the mid to late 1800s was justified. Throughout the 19th century, the treatment of Native Americans by the United States government was far less than respectful. The government expected the Native Americans to adapt into the American culture. They had no choice, if the Native Americans refused to adapt, they would use military force against them. For example, the Battle of Little Bighorn was unnecessary. The government had ordered all Sioux to leave their territory after discovering gold near Black Hills. This led a battle between the Sioux and Americans. The Americans were defeated but the Natives lost the trust of Americans. On the other hand, I think the treaties being
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