Native Americans and Westward Expansion Essay

Total Length: 401 words ( 1 double-spaced pages)

Total Sources: 3

Although they reacted with sorrow, they also attempted to preserve their culture. For example, some even ground the bones of their ancestors and sewed them into their clothing (Watson 1999).

A similar story of Native American's peaceful reactions that were exploited by force is the history of Chief Joseph. This early recruit to Christianity was the chief mediator of peace between whites and his tribe, the Nez Perce, but when the tribe's land was taken, and the Native Americans were transferred to a reservation, the chief destroyed his symbols of American life and plunged his warriors into a miraculous series of battles ("Chief Joseph" 2001).

Stuck Writing Your "Native Americans and Westward Expansion" Essay?

Thus, Westward expansion was an opportunity for the white Americans, but a cause for sorrow for the Native Americans, who reacted with peace and accommodation until human rights violations forced them to react with sorrow and violence......

     Open the full completed essay and source list


OR

     Order a one-of-a-kind custom essay on this topic


sample essay writing service

Cite This Resource:

Latest APA Format (6th edition)

Copy Reference
"Native Americans And Westward Expansion" (2009, March 05) Retrieved May 16, 2024, from
https://www.aceyourpaper.com/essays/native-americans-westward-expansion-24233

Latest MLA Format (8th edition)

Copy Reference
"Native Americans And Westward Expansion" 05 March 2009. Web.16 May. 2024. <
https://www.aceyourpaper.com/essays/native-americans-westward-expansion-24233>

Latest Chicago Format (16th edition)

Copy Reference
"Native Americans And Westward Expansion", 05 March 2009, Accessed.16 May. 2024,
https://www.aceyourpaper.com/essays/native-americans-westward-expansion-24233