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The condition of the tribes which occupy the country set apart for them in the West is highly prosperous, and encourages
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"The condition of the tribes which occupy the country set apart for them in the West is highly prosperous, and encourages the hope of their early civilization. They have for the most part abandoned the hunter state and turned their attention to agricultural pursuits"

- Martin Van Buren

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This quote by Martin Van Buren talks to the development of Native American tribes in the West. He keeps in mind that their condition is extremely prosperous, which recommends that they have had the ability to make a good life for themselves in the area set aside for them. He likewise notes that they have actually mainly deserted their traditional hunter lifestyle and have actually instead turned their attention to farming pursuits. This is a positive sign of development, as it recommends that the people are adjusting to the changing environment and are discovering to sustain themselves through farming. This is a confident sign for the future of the people, as it recommends that they are on the course to ending up being more civilized.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Martin Van Buren between December 5, 1782 and July 24, 1862. He/she was a famous President from USA. The author also have 28 other quotes.

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