Historical Land Treaties and Claims

The transcript discusses the history of a Native American agency, its relocation due to poor treatment by the government, and the subsequent moves to different areas such as Absaroka and Beartooth. It highlights the loss of land due to the Treaty of 1851 and the cultural significance of certain lands. The narrative also touches on territorial claims and discrepancies with historical maps, extending up to Canada.

What was the initial reason for leaving the Mission Creek area?

• The government provided better land elsewhere.

• The government treated the people poorly.

• The community wanted to explore new territories.

• The area was prone to natural disasters.

What was the name given to the area where the group relocated after leaving Mission Creek?

• Turkey

• Red Lodge

• Beartooth

• Crow Agency

Which treaty led to the loss of land for the group?

• Treaty of 1876

• Treaty of 1848

• Treaty of 1851

• Treaty of 1868

What was the total area of land described in the Treaty of 1851?

• 28 million acres

• 38 million acres

• 48 million acres

• 58 million acres

What natural feature was part of the land described in the treaty?

• A mountain range

• A vast forest

• A coastal area

• A large desert

What does the name 'Asha' refer to in the context of the land?

• The sound of water

• A river

• A type of tree

• A mountain

Where did the chief claim the reservation started?

• Around the Three Forks area

• In the Great Plains

• Near the Great Lakes

• At the base of the Rocky Mountains

Which area was included in the extended claims according to historical maps?

• Greenland

• Mexico

• Alaska

• Canada

What was the significance of the Milk River in the historical claims?

• It marked the southern boundary.

• It was a sacred site.

• It was a central trade route.

• It was part of the extended claims.

What institution's maps supported the extended claims?

• The National Archives

• The British Museum

• The Smithsonian

• The Library of Congress