Week 1 - The United States & Texas Flashcards
How does this chapter connect with the “Doctrine of Discovery”?
It justifies European claims to land and resources, leading to the displacement and oppression of Indigenous peoples.
What does the title of this chapter mean? Who used this phrase and under what circumstances was it used? (“as long as grass grows, or water runs”)
It refers to a promise made by U.S. officials to Native Americans that they could keep their land “as long as grass grows, or water runs.” It was used during treaty negotiations before breaking those promises.
What does the term “Indian removal” mean? Cite two (2) examples.
Forced relocation of Native American tribes. Examples: Trail of Tears (Cherokee removal) and Seminole Wars.
How did the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 impact the development of the United States? What was the impact of the purchase on the development of Texas?
It doubled the size of the U.S., facilitating westward expansion. It increased U.S. interest in adjacent territories, leading to Texas’ annexation.
What Indigenous people were affected by the Louisiana Purchase? Name at least three (3) groups in your answer.
The Osage, Sioux, and Cheyenne tribes.
Which groups tried to cooperate with the Indian Removal policy?
The Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes.
Which groups opposed the Indian Removal policy?
The Cherokee and Seminole tribes.
What did Chief Tecumseh say about the policy of “Indian Removal”?
He denounced the policy, arguing that Native American land could not be sold without the consent of all tribes and called for unity to resist.
What was Andrew Jackson’s background before he became U.S. President?
Before becoming President, Andrew Jackson was a military leader known for the Battle of New Orleans and his brutal campaigns against Native American tribes, including the Creek War.
