He sought to do nothing that would upset the neutrality of the border states of Missouri, Kentucky, Maryland, and Delaware
He attempted to force a decision upon southern states that had seceded. Placing them in a position to be futility of causing the war which be repeatedly declared he did not want..
A, food surpluses.
Being nomadic means they would still be travelling.
Advanced hunting techniques only benefit the hunter, and who he shares with.
And monetary system deal with money.