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The Indian Question

By Francis Amasa Walker
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The author examines United States policy toward Native American tribes after 1871, tracing historical conflict, the financial and human costs of military campaigns, and shifts from treaty-making to a reservation-based peace policy. He argues for restraint, using targeted military discipline to punish raiding parties without provoking general war, and analyzes the reservation system as both protective and coercive, designed to concentrate subsistence while enforcing compliance. Discussion extends to questions of citizenship and a descriptive account of various tribes, weighing practical administration, legal status, and the limits of assimilation versus force.

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Francis Amasa Walker

Francis Amasa Walker was an American economist, statistician, and author known for his influential work on social and economic issues in the 19th century. He served as the Superintendent of the U.S. Census in 1870 and played a significant role in the development of statistical methods in the United States. Walker's notable work, "The Indian Question," explores the complexities of Native American policy and the challenges faced by indigenous populations during a period of significant change in American society. His contributions to economics and social science have left a lasting impact on the fields of demography and public policy.

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