4A 3/4 Challenges for the American Indians Article 4

What caused tension between the Republic of Texas and the American Indian tribes?

• The tribes wanted to expand their territory.

• The settlers believed they had a right to the land.

• The tribes refused to trade with settlers.

• The settlers wanted to learn from the tribes.

What happened to many tribes during Mirabeau Lamar’s presidency?

• They gained new lands.

• They were forced into Oklahoma.

• They formed alliances with settlers.

• They received government assistance.

Which tribes faced economic hardship as Texas grew?

• Comanche, Caddo, and Apache

• Kiowa, Tigua, and Wichita

• Tonkawa, Karankawa, and Jumano

• Coahuiltecan, Apache, and Tigua

What did the government promise to provide to the tribes?

• New lands

• Military protection

• Food and supplies

• Educational resources

What led to armed conflicts between the tribes and settlers?

• Disputes over trade routes

• Raiding of communities for resources

• Differences in language

• Cultural exchanges

What was the result of the Council House Fight?

• Peaceful negotiations

• More distrust between the Comanche and Texans

• Expansion of tribal lands

• Formation of new alliances

What did the Comanche often attack?

• Settler homes

• Surveyors

• Trading posts

• Military forts

What did the government demand from the Comanche during negotiations?

• To form alliances with settlers

• To stop raiding frontier towns

• To trade more resources

• To teach settlers their language

Where did the Comanche and Texas officials meet to negotiate?

• Dallas

• Houston

• San Antonio

• Austin

What did the settlers claim more of, leading to attacks by the Comanche?

• Water resources

• Comanche land

• Hunting grounds

• Trading routes