In March 1791, Gen. Arthur St. Clair, governor of the Northwest Territory, attempted to establish military outposts in the Miami and Shawnee country. St. Clair's troops were defeated on November 4, near the Wabash River, the worst defeat in the history of the American Indian wars.
MLA Citation
"St. Clair's Campaign." World History: The Modern Era,
Hernando de Soto committing atrocities against Indians in Florida, engraving by Theodor de Bry in Brevis narratio eorum quae in Floridae Americae provincia Gallis acciderunt, 1591.
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Americans tend to be frank and outspoken. People voice their opinions and share their views on a variety of subjects; there are few subjects they will not discuss. Of course, there are exceptions, and religious values may keep some from discussing certain issues. Those who are not close friends avoid extremely personal questions. Many Americans enjoy a good sense of humor, including sarcasm. Most people have the ability to laugh at themselves as well as at others.
Americans tend to value innovation, independence, industry, and integrity. Although social classes exist, most people believe in social mobility that allows a person to move from one economic class to another. This opportunity for mobility is commonly called the "American Dream," which means work and personal ambition can lead people to accomplish more than their economic backgrounds might suggest they can. However, the "American Dream" includes the risk of failure. The wealthy can become poor, the poor can remain poor, and some elderly people are not taken care of.
Even though Americans may criticize the government, most are patriotic and believe the United States is one of the greatest countries in the world. Many people in the United States consider their country to be a guardian of democracy and freedom. They strongly value their freedom and independence, as a nation and as individuals. Individualism is common. Even when working as a team, Americans usually think in terms of individuals blending their efforts rather than a group working as one unit.
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"Political Map." World History: The Modern Era, ABC-CLIO, 2018, worldhistory.abc-clio.com/Search/Display/311654. Accessed 12 Oct. 2018.
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