Just read a book about the war of 1812 called 1812 war that forged a nation. Was a good read. Was suprised to see a lot on indians in the book.
It was not just the indians we wanted gone so we could have there land. One of the reasons for the war of 1812 was so we could take canada from England. We wanted Spain and france gone and the Mexican American war was nothing more than a land grab. Not that I am saying it was right. Just the way it was.