It was the early 19th century. The United States was in the process of expanding and rapidly growing. While expanding, the government had to push the Native Americans westward to acquire new land. The harsh and unjust treatment made a huge impact on the Native American nation. In both of the readings, Indian Rights and Chief Joseph Speaks, both Native American tribes speak of the unjust treatment from the U.S. Government with use of treaties. Both readings also speak of the role assimilation and isolation and the toll it took on the Native American society. In this essay, you will learn the differences and similarities of both of these primary sources. The Indians tried their best to fit in so that they
It was the early 19th century. The United States was in the process of expanding and rapidly growing. While expanding, the government had to push the Native Americans westward to acquire new land. The harsh and unjust treatment made a huge impact on the Native American nation. In both of the readings, Indian Rights and Chief Joseph Speaks, both Native American tribes speak of the unjust treatment from the U.S. Government with use of treaties. Both readings also speak of the role assimilation and isolation and the toll it took on the Native American society. In this essay, you will learn the differences and similarities of both of these primary sources. The Indians tried their best to fit in so that they