Washington and Native American Policy Quiz

According to George Washington, what were the guiding principles for the administration of Indian Affairs?

• Justice and humanity

• Exploitation and colonization

• Power and control

• Assimilation and integration

Why did the Washington administration develop a formal method for managing Indian affairs?

• To protect American citizens

• To establish trade routes

• To enforce British rule

• To expand American territory

Which tribes were involved in the Treaty of Greenville?

• Shawnee, Miami, Ottawa, Chippewa

• Creek, Shawnee, Miami, Iroquois

• Iroquois, Sauk, Fox, Choctaw

• Cherokee, Chickasaw, Creek, Choctaw

What was the outcome of the battles between American and Native forces in 1790 and 1791?

• Treaty negotiation

• Stalemate

• Native victory

• American victory

Who led the American forces in the decisive battle against the Indian confederation in 1794?

• General George Washington
• General Anthony Wayne
• General Ulysses S. Grant
• General Robert E. Lee

Which southern tribe disagreed with Georgia's interpretation of treaties regarding land cessions?

• Creek
• Choctaw
• Cherokee
• Seminole

What was the goal of the Treaty of New York with the Creek tribe?

• To protect American settlers

• To establish trade routes

• To assimilate the Creek into American society

• To secure Creek land

What did Secretary of War Henry Knox fear regarding the future of Native Americans?

• Loss of cultural identity

• Loss of land

• Loss of political power

• Loss of economic opportunities

What did Washington and Knox believe was necessary to convince Native Americans to adopt Euro-American lifestyles?

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Trade agreements

• Military force

• Assimilation policies

According to Washington, what was needed to restrain settlers from encroaching on Indian territory?

• Economic incentives

• Legal barriers

• Military presence

• Diplomatic negotiations