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Helen Hunt JacksonA Century of Dishonor: A Sketch of the United States Government's Dealings with Some of the Indian Tribes
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1881A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics.
Essay Topics
1.
Why did the US government fail to honor so many of its treaties with Indigenous Americans?
2.
What accounts for all the violence Jackson describes?
3.
Why did Jackson write A Century of Dishonor?
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