MANIFEST DESTINY 1806 1855
TEXAS ANNEXATION PROBLEM
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Question
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He wanted a peaceful relationship with Native Americans.
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He wanted to remove Natives from the land.
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He asked Mexico to help protect settlers from Native attacks.
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He ignored the issue.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Houston’s Indian policy was to disband most of the regular Army troops, and to muster four new companies of rangers to patrol the frontier. Houston ordered the Texas Rangers to protect the lands of the Native Americans from encroachment by settlers and illegal traders.
Detailed explanation-2: -At a time when many people in society thought Native Americans were savages, General Sam Houston lived with the Cherokee Indians twice in his life. That kindred spirit connection led to Houston becoming a strong advocate for the Native Americans and their rights.
Detailed explanation-3: -Though he never lived with the Cherokees again, he spent much of his career trying to promote peaceful and moderate policies towards American Indians. During his first term as president (1836-1838), Houston held conferences with Indian leaders in an attempt to address past grievances and establish new trust.
Detailed explanation-4: -Problems with military discipline, debt, and public land faced the first Houston administration. 3. President Houston wanted to protect the rights of American Indians in Texas. Economic problems were among the many challenges facing the Republic of Texas.