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The recurrence of such scenes can only be prevented by teaching these wild tribes the power of and their responsibility to the United States.
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gutenberg.orgFranklin Pierce: “The recurrence of such scenes can only be prevented by teaching these wild tribes the power of and their responsibility…”
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Pierce emphasizes the importance of educating Native American tribes about their responsibilities to the United States to prevent violence.
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