Compromise And Conflict in America: 1848-1857 - Treaty Of Fort Laramie (1851)

The video discusses the westward expansion of settlers in America and its impact on Indian tribes in the Great Plains, leading to the 1851 Treaty of Fort Laramie. The treaty aimed to establish peace and define territories among tribes, but faced challenges due to cultural misunderstandings and unmet promises by the US government. The treaty ultimately failed, highlighting the inhumane aspects of the reservation system.

What was the primary goal of the 1851 Treaty of Fort Laramie?

• To create a unified government for all Indian tribes

• To promote agricultural development in the Great Plains

• To define territories and establish peace among tribes

• To establish trade routes with European countries

Which article of the treaty allowed the United States to build roads and military posts in Indian territories?

• Article I

• Article IV

• Article II

• Article III

What was promised to the Indian Nations in Article VII of the treaty?

• Protection from harm

• Restitution for wrongs committed

• $50,000 in goods and supplies annually

• Establishment of tribal boundaries

What was a major reason for the failure of the Treaty of Fort Laramie?

• The United States government often failed to honor its commitments

• The treaty did not include enough tribes

• The treaty was never officially signed

• The tribes refused to attend the treaty meeting

How did Thomas Fitzpatrick describe the reservation system?

• Efficient and fair

• Expansive, vicious, and inhumane

• Beneficial for all parties involved

• Temporary and necessary