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Treaty of Fort Laramie 1868
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Treaty of Fort Laramie 1868
Black Hills
Treaty of Fort Laramie
Manifest Destiny Effects on Indians
Treaty of Fort Laramie 1868
- White men believed they could plow through land and destroy anything in their way (Indians).
- Deconstruction of Indian tribes in west revealed white men's belief that settlement of whites in civilization was preordained.
- Peace treaty between the Sioux Indians and U.S. government
- Wanted to end wars and prevent future conflict between whites and Indians
- Government wanted to move Sioux tribe to the Black Hills, which is sacred to their tribe
Treaty of Fort Laramie
Effects of the Treaty
Indians Involved
Red Cloud and Sitting Bull both played major roles in the signing of this treaty.
Broad Context
- U.S. sets boundries for Sioux nation in Black Hills.
- Buildings created and supplies sent to tribes.
- Successful until it was breached by gold diggers in 1874
- Signed on April 29, 1868
- Signed by General Sherman and other U.S. commissioners with Sioux nation
Manifest Destiny
- French Revolution- common people vs. upper class
- Germany- Hitler and Nazis vs. Jews
- American Revolution- Royalists against Patriots
- Civil War- north vs south
Expansion to the west based on idea that America had divine providence by God
Effects of the Treaties
Black Hills Continued
Synthesis
- US began to control Indians
- Native tribes confined to their assigned region
broke the treaty in search of food
- U.S. found gold in Black Hills and lead expedition into Sioux land, breaking the treaty
- Battle of Little Big Horn
1876
Local Context
- Indian Removal Act of 1830
- Homestead Act of 1862
- Reconstruction 1865-1877
- US government offer of $17.5 million dollars with 5% interest rate since 1877
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