Assessment 2 Flashcards
What was one consequence ot the Fort Laramie Treaty for the Plains Indians?
The Plains Indians agreed to its terms in return to recieve an annuity of $5000 from the US government. This became a lever for the government to use against the Indians and had the consequence of starting to encourage dependence of some Plains Indians on the government for food. This resulted in a loss of Indian Independence
What did the consequence of the Fort Laramie Treaty mean for Indians?
It meant there was no tension between the US government and the Indians. There was an effective peace taking place and they had enough money to live on the Great Plains.
What was a consequence of the Fort Laramie treaty on the White settlers?
The US government prioritised the needs of white settlers over previous commitments it had made about Indian lands in the indian trade and the Intercourse Act of 1834. White settlement in the West increased as the treaty allowed for safe passage of white settlers along the Oregon trail.
What did the Fort Laramie Treaty also mean for white settlers?
There was no longer a permanent Indian frontier between the eastern states of the USA and the Plains Indians. This meant homesteaders could cause tension with the Indians as they interfered with land owned by them. They disturbed the buffalo which would make the Indians angry as it’s their main source of food.
