Fort Laramie Flashcards
1
Q
When was is the Fort Laramie treaty?
A
1851
2
Q
What did the government give?
A
They set out territories for the Indians and gave resources
3
Q
How much were the resources given to the Indians worth?
A
$50,000
4
Q
What did the territories pave the way for?
A
Reservations
5
Q
What did the Indians have to do?
A
Allow railroad surveyors and military posts (forts) in Plains territory, allow white settlers to pass through safely and not fight between tribes
6
Q
What were the consequences?
A
Was broken quickly (fighting between tribes) and opened up the West
