What do you think is Jefferson most important motivation for attempting to acquire Native American cessions of land? In the letter, Jefferson asserts: "Our system is to live in perpetual peace with the Indians, to cultivate an affectionate attachment from them, by everything just and liberal which we can do for them within thebounds of reason, and by giving them effectual protection against wrongs from our own people." Reading the rest of the letter, do you believe Jefferson? Make sure you explain the reasons for your answer.

What do you think is Jefferson most important motivation for attempting to acquire Native American cessions of land? In the letter, Jefferson asserts: "Our system is to live in perpetual peace with the Indians, to cultivate an affectionate attachment from them, by everything just and liberal which we can do for them within thebounds of reason, and by giving them effectual protection against wrongs from our own people." Reading the rest of the letter, do you believe Jefferson? Make sure you explain the reasons for your answer.