USA HISTORY

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NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY ORIGINS OF EARLY PEOPLE IN THE AMERICAS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
During westward expansion, the U.S. government retracted many of the treaties it signed with various Indian tribes. In this sentence, what does the word “retracted” mean?
A
Took back
B
Supported
C
Promised
D
Agreed with
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The full-bore assault on tribal culture and institutions fueled pressure for Congress to prohibit future treaty-making with Indian tribes.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1871, the House of Representatives ceased recognition of individual tribes within the U.S. as independent nations with whom the U.S. could contract by treaty. This ended the nearly 100-year-old practice of treaty-making between the U.S. and American Indian tribes.

Detailed explanation-3: -American Indians previously occupied the west and viewed settlers as invaders. Many heroic American Indians made courageous efforts to save their people.

Detailed explanation-4: -Treaties can cover issues such as land boundaries, hunting and fishing rights, and guarantees of peace. Hundreds of treaties were entered into between tribes and the United States between 1778 and 1871. Consistent with art.

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