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QuizMultiple Choice

Indian Policy

Question 10 • 670101 Oklahoma History & Government – MYERS, JOSHUA A

Why did the federal government try to stop disputes between tribes in the Indian Territory?

Answer
A
to ensure that trade between white settlers and Eastern tribes was protected
B
to protect the Eastern tribes who had assimilated into white culture
C
to protect the Osage from Cherokee attacks
D
to reassure Eastern tribes that the territory was safe and thus encourage removal

Explanation

The federal government wanted the Indian Territory to be seen as a secure place for tribes being moved west from the East. Preventing conflicts among tribes helped reassure Eastern tribes that they would be safe there and encouraged their removal. The best answer is D, “to reassure Eastern tribes that the territory was safe and thus encourage removal.”

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