Native-American Studies

Native-American Studies

During the 1870s, the government sought to establish cordial relations with the Native American tribes. It was also careful not to antagonize the native tribes and used trade as a very effective tool for meeting this objective (Schlesinger, 1993). The establishment of trading channels between the two countries marked a new chapter in the relation between the two parties. This helped to shape the development of Native American culture which was previously affected by conflicts and grievances with the government. With the establishment of new polices and treaties, the relationship between the Native Americans and the government saw a ...