Write two acrostic poems about the clash of cultures that resulted from the settlement of the West. One poem should be from the perspective of white settlers. The other should be from the perspective of American Indians. Begin the lines in each poem with the letters in the word settlement.

What was the main point of helen hunt jackson's book, century of dishonor? a.it showed how unfairly american settlers were treated by the us government. b.it proved that american government was not responsive to the will of the people. c.it made the point that free land was no longer available to new settlers out west. d.it outlined the poor treatment of the native americans by the government.