The Federal Government and the Creek Indians, 1775-1813.
Abstract
One of the immediate problems facing the United States in 1775 was that of relations with the Indian tribes of North America. Study of the transactions between the federal government and the Creek Indians from 1775 to 1813 offers many insights into the development of a national Indian policy. The period encompassed by the study includes U.S.-Creek interaction from its birth until the outbreak of general hostilities between the two nations. Creek-American affairs during this time were characterized by continued white encroachment upon Indian lands, haphazard negotiations, and an identity crisis on the part of the Creeks as they became more dependent upon the white man. Meanwhile the United States, burdened with the task of establishing a stable government, struggled to develop a coherent and consistent policy for dealing with the Indians within its borders. Frequently, Indian matters received less attention than more visible issues. The conclusions reached in this study indicate that the United States lacked the means and the will to allocate resources in proportion to the magnitude of the Indian problem it faced. The policies followed by the government, however, were consistent with the desires of the majority of its citizens and played a major role in reducing conflict on the frontier.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 11, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA027633
Entities
People
- Frank H. Akers Jr
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College