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It resulted in the use of federal troops by the government.
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In the 1860s and 1870s, U.S. federal policy toward the Plains Indians was characterized by a strategy of removal and confinement. The government aimed to force Native American tribes onto reservations while promoting westward expansion and settlement by white settlers. Treaties were often violated, leading to conflicts and violence, such as the Indian Wars. This approach reflected a broader policy of assimilation and the belief in Manifest Destiny, viewing Native lands as a barrier to progress.
In the 1870s, the Lakota people faced significant challenges, primarily due to the U.S. government's policies and actions. Following the 1876 Battle of Little Bighorn, where they achieved a notable victory against U.S. forces, the Lakota were increasingly pressured by the government to surrender and relocate to reservations. By the end of the decade, many Lakota had been forced onto reservations, leading to a loss of their traditional way of life and increased hardships, including poverty and starvation. The 1870s marked a critical period of conflict and transformation for the Lakota Nation.
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It resulted in the use of federal troops by the government.
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Major economic problems began to take hold in the 1870s.
Major economic problems began to take hold in the 1870s.
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The nationwide event that weakened support for the federal government in the mid-1870s was the Panic of 1873, a severe economic depression that led to bank failures, widespread unemployment, and a decline in industrial production. This crisis eroded public confidence in the government's ability to manage the economy and address social issues. Additionally, the ongoing struggles of Reconstruction and the rise of violence and discrimination against African Americans further strained the relationship between citizens and the federal government. As a result, many turned to local or state authorities for solutions, diminishing federal authority and support.
Major economic problems began to take hold in the 1870s.
The government adopted the gold standard.
Major economic problems began to take hold in the 1870s.
In the 1860s and 1870s, U.S. federal policy toward the Plains Indians was characterized by a strategy of removal and confinement. The government aimed to force Native American tribes onto reservations while promoting westward expansion and settlement by white settlers. Treaties were often violated, leading to conflicts and violence, such as the Indian Wars. This approach reflected a broader policy of assimilation and the belief in Manifest Destiny, viewing Native lands as a barrier to progress.
Yes, the whiskey ring scandal in the 1870s involved distillers bribing government officials to avoid paying federal excise taxes on their whiskey production. This led to a significant loss of revenue for the government and exposed corruption within the administration of President Ulysses S. Grant. Several officials were indicted and convicted as a result of this scandal.