"Treaties of peace and amity (goodwill), and the maintenance of good faith with the Indians, present themselves to my mind as the most
rational (reasonable) grounds on which to obtain their friendship. Let us
abstain (cease) on our part from aggressions, establish commerce with
the different tribes, supply their useful and necessary wants, maintain
even-handed justice with them, and natural reason will teach them the
utility (usefulness) of our friendship."
- Sam Houston
According to the excerpt above, what approach did Sam Houston want to take with the
American Indians?
F. Do not seek relationships with them; just ignore them and leave them alone.
G. Trick them to get their lands and resources
H. Be peaceful and establish trade.
). Force them off of their lands.

Which of the following was a result of the reconstruction act of 1867? check all of the boxes that apply.

Define the term brutalization effect and describe in your own words why you think this occurs and how it conflicts with the ideas of deterrence theory.

Which of these is a role of congress? a) to veto legislation b) to pass the federal budget c) to nominate cabinet members d) to interpret the constitution 2) which of these is a power of the legislative branch? a) declare war b) enforces laws c) interprets laws d) negotiates treaties 3) a two/thirds vote of each house of congress is required to a) impeach the u.s. president. b) approve presidential appointments. c) pass an appropriation or tax bill. d) pass a bill over the president's veto. 4) the chief purpose of congressional committees is to a) draft legislation for consideration by the full congress. b) act as a group to which the president can direct his lobbying effort. c) provide a place for lobbyists and special interest groups to get support. d) hold hearings so that bills can be evaluated and studied prior to voting. 5) after a bill has been passed by both houses of congress it a) becomes a law. b) is sent to the president. c) returns to the house of origin for verification. d) is sent to a subcommittee in the house or senate. 6) house of representatives passes a spending bill → senate debates the spending bill → senate passes the spending bill → ? what completes this sequence of events? a) the spending bill becomes a law b) the states must approve the bill c) the supreme court reviews the bill d) the president must act on the bill eliminate