Wild West US Policies Flashcards
1
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Describe the Indian removal act of 1830
A
President Jackson pressured 46,000 natives to move east of Mississippi. It was promised they wouldn’t have to give this land up
2
Q
Describe the Indian trade and intercourse act of 1834
A
Permanent Indian frontier guarded by us army. Aim = separate white and native to prevent conflict
White can’t settle near Indians or sell alchol to them
3
Q
American win Mexican:American war
A
Took mexicos land
4
Q
Indian appropriations act of 1851
A
Move natives onto small land and small hunt areas (reservation) tried to make Indians live like white people