Thomas Jefferson's views on race and republic were astounding to say the least; he saw that in order to have a “true” republic of the United States, the people must be united themselves, in-terms of having a homogeneous population that spoke the same language and were governed by similar laws. Jefferson believed that blacks should be colonized and the Indians become assimilated into American culture. According to historian Ronald Takaki, Jefferson’s views of separate races were strongly influenced by his vision of having an American society that was truly united through uniformity. Takaki states, “President Jefferson looked forward to when the American continent would be covered with ‘a people speaking the same language, governed in similar
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Instead of abiding by the treaty, white men attacked some Indians, shortened the provisions that were to be delivered to the Indians for the cultivation of their land, and when they became intoxicated they became violent and ignorant towards the accords of the treaty.
Little Turtle states, “When the goods arrive, we are sorry to mention that the goods do not come in good order…” He also notes, “Your children are not wanting in Industry, but it is the introduction of this fatal poison, which keeps them poor. Your children have not that command over themselves you have…” (Hollitz, p129)
Thomas Jefferson’s response to Little Turtle’s letter is inviting, he assures Little Turtle that the matters discussed are “duly noted” and welcomes Indians to assimilate with American culture. He explains that there will be no wrong-doings from the white men towards Indians and that they can all live peacefully together as long as the Indians abide by American culture. The United States will provide for and aid the Indians with new tools to help cultivate American lands. Jefferson states, “…the red men, we consider ourselves of the same family; we wish to live with them as one people.” He also states, “…we will with pleasure furnish you with the implements for the most necessary arts, and with persons who may instruct you how to make and use them.” (Hollitz,
Instead of abiding by the treaty, white men attacked some Indians, shortened the provisions that were to be delivered to the Indians for the cultivation of their land, and when they became intoxicated they became violent and ignorant towards the accords of the treaty.
Little Turtle states, “When the goods arrive, we are sorry to mention that the goods do not come in good order…” He also notes, “Your children are not wanting in Industry, but it is the introduction of this fatal poison, which keeps them poor. Your children have not that command over themselves you have…” (Hollitz, p129)
Thomas Jefferson’s response to Little Turtle’s letter is inviting, he assures Little Turtle that the matters discussed are “duly noted” and welcomes Indians to assimilate with American culture. He explains that there will be no wrong-doings from the white men towards Indians and that they can all live peacefully together as long as the Indians abide by American culture. The United States will provide for and aid the Indians with new tools to help cultivate American lands. Jefferson states, “…the red men, we consider ourselves of the same family; we wish to live with them as one people.” He also states, “…we will with pleasure furnish you with the implements for the most necessary arts, and with persons who may instruct you how to make and use them.” (Hollitz,