The Indians Couldn't Have it Both Ways

In the aftermath of the war of 1812, the United States made treaties with the Indians in the Ohio territory that rapidly whittled away the holdings of the tribes down to nothing. The way of life of the Indians was incompatible with the American settlers and their individual land holdings and the money based economy. The Indians regretted the loss of their way of life, however, they also participated in the money economy and sought after luxury goods and manufactured items, which is really what prompted them to sell off all their land.