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Sam Houston & American Indians in Texas

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  • What was Houston's lasting impact?
    He eliminated all tribal conflicts
    He proved peaceful coexistence was possible
    He ended all treaties
    He successfully removed all tribes
  • How did Houston's earlier life experience influence his Indian policies?
    He learned about them from other politicians
    He had only read about American Indians in books
    He had lived with the Cherokee and understood their culture
    He had no prior experience with tribes
  • What made Houston unique among Texas leaders of his time?
    He only supported settler interests
    He refused to negotiate
    He understood both cultures
    He avoided all contact with tribes
  • What was Sam Houston's primary connection to Cherokee people?
    He was their military advisor
    He was their trading partner
    He fought against them in battle
    He was adopted by their chief
  • Which action was NOT mentioned as part of Houston's Indian policy?
    Building military forts to attack tribes
    Negotiating peace treaties
    Establishing trading posts
    Appointing Indian Agents
  • What was Lamar's famous quote about American Indians that showed his policy stance?
    "The sword should mark our boundaries"
    "Peace and commerce with all"
    "Trade is the path to peace"
    "Let us be friends forever'
  • What was Houston's actual approach to American Indian relations?
    He wanted peaceful coexistence
    He wanted their immediate removal
    He promoted warfare with tribes
    He ignored their issues completely
  • What was one of the main challenges Houston faced?
    Opposition from Texas Congress
    Support from all settlers
    Lack of tribal conflicts
    Too much funding
  • What name was given to Sam Houston by the Cherokee?
    The Wolf
    The Raven
    The Bear
    The Eagle
  • During which years did Sam Houston serve as President of Texas?
    1835-1840
    1840-1846
    1838-1842
    1836-1838 and 1841-1844