Racism is used agains ALL people at one time or another, not just Native Americans. It's the result of fear and ignorance, and it is an equal opportunity vice.
They sought gold and enslaved Native Americans.
In the 1930's racism was mostly pointed toward African Americans but was also starting to aim toward the Chinese and other new cultures.
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The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 stated the original policy of the U.S. federal government toward the Native Americans.
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Thinking the Native Americans would revolt, Georgia made forceful policies.
President Jackson said that it would be in the Native American's best interest to be far away from white Americans.
Smith attitude towards Native Americans was a little unsure. He wanted to trust them but had a hard time doing it.
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William Penn was more respectful of the Native Americans in some ways.
William Penn was more respectful of the Native Americans in some ways.
Native Americans believed nature was sacred. White settlers believed nature was a resource.