"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.