1. Early America (Federalist Period)
Civilization Policy
Early America (Federalist Period)

2. Making Civilization Work
The early U.S. government wanted to get rid of the Indian way of life
Trained men to do the farming, rather than the women
Women were trained to do “domestic chores” such as spinning and weaving

3. Treaties
As Indians spent less time hunting, the land could be given to the government through treaties
This land could then be sold by the government

4. American Indians in Early America
The U.S. Department of War was responsible for Indian affairs
In 1790, the Indian Trade and Intercourse Acts did the following:
Gave the power to the federal government to conduct Indian affairs
Only licensed traders could operate in Indian country
Congress had to approve the sale of Indian lands
All treaties were made by the federal government

5. Treaties Create Conflicts
Individual states resented the amount of power the federal government assumed
Many states made treaties with tribes that were never approved by the federal government
Many treaties were ignored by the state and federal government

6. Converting Natives to Christianity
Missionaries tried to convert Native Americans to Christianity
Missions and missionary schools were started in Indian communities

7. Indian Response to Christianity
Many Indians saw Christians as hypocrites (they lied, drank, cheated, and stole)
Many Indians felt that God made Indians and whites different and therefore the practice of different religions was acceptable
Some tribes created their own forms of religion, incorporating ritual and restoring balance and harmony
These religions offered hope in a time of spiritual crisis and a means to cope with a new and changing world