19th Century Interactions Between White Americans and Native Nations in Colorado

The video explores the support for Native American land rights among white Americans in the 19th century, focusing on economic visions and intermarriage in Colorado. It compares Spanish, French, and British colonial approaches and discusses the numerous land treaties, including the Louisiana Purchase. The video also addresses treaty violations and their legal standing, highlighting the challenges Native Nations face in seeking justice.

What was a significant factor that allowed for peaceful coexistence between white Americans and Native Americans in Colorado during the 19th century?

• Economic and political visions

• Shared religious beliefs

• Cultural assimilation

• Military alliances

In 1859, what percentage of white men involved in trade in Colorado had native wives?

• 100%

• 75%

• 95%

• 50%

Which colonial powers had an inclusive vision that involved Native Americans in their colonial worlds?

• Spanish and French

• Portuguese and British

• Dutch and Spanish

• British and Dutch

What was the primary approach of British colonialism towards Native Americans?

• Inclusion and cooperation

• Economic partnership

• Expulsion and extermination

• Cultural exchange

How many occasions did the United States negotiate peace treaties involving land sessions with Native American nations?

• 2000

• 500

• 1000

• 1642

What was the actual cost of the Louisiana Purchase to the United States, excluding the trust account for the Lakota Sioux?

• $20 billion

• $9.5 billion

• $1 billion

• $15 million

What did the United States actually acquire with the Louisiana Purchase?

• Military control over the region

• Full ownership of the land

• Exclusive trading rights

• The right to negotiate with Native nations

What was the purpose of the Indian Claims Commission established in the 1970s?

• To settle disputes over treaty violations

• To promote cultural exchange

• To establish new treaties

• To provide educational resources

What is the current legal standing of treaties negotiated with Native American nations?

• They have no legal standing

• They are completely void

• They are only symbolic

• They still have standing in law

What is a significant challenge faced by Native Nations in enforcing treaty terms?

• Insufficient historical records

• Lack of legal representation

• Supreme Court decisions

• Cultural differences