1. Read pages 10 - 12 (Stop at "Settlers Move West"). Why did the United States fight or negotiate with dozens of Indian groups for the lands in the Louisiana Territory?
The United States fought and negotiated with many Indian groups because they wanted the Indian land in the Louisiana Territory. They wanted to obtain this land to allow more people to settle there. Then people could also make money off of the commerce and agriculture. The government also stated that they wanted to assimilate the Native Americans into America and the fact that that is a slow process is part of why the United States fought and negotiated with Indians.
2. In what ways did the Cherokees assimilate U.S. values and customs?
The Cherokees assimilated many U. S. customs and values. They adopted a republic modeled after America, declared themselves an independent country, and had a written constitution, just like how America started. The Cherokees also participated in the cotton industry and enslaved African Americans, like the Americans did. Even though they did assimilate, the United States was still not happy because the Cherokees did not give America their land.
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