Native American Land Agreements in 1861

In 1851, the USA signed the Fort Laramie Treaty, dividing Indian lands but not yet creating reservations. This allowed the government to plan future control and survey railroad routes. The treaty was threatened when gold was found in Colorado, leading to conflicts as settlers ignored agreements with the Indians. The Cheyenne and Arapahos resisted as their lands were encroached upon. In 1861, Colorado became a territory, and the government forced Indian chiefs to cede land, leading to further resistance and attacks on settlers.

What was the primary purpose of the Fort Laramie Treaty signed in 1851?

• To establish reservations for Native Americans

• To end all conflicts with Native Americans

• To grant land to settlers

• To divide Native American tribes into smaller groups

What was the impact of the Fort Laramie Treaty on the future control of Native Americans?

• It had no impact

• It made control more difficult

• It was crucial for future control

• It led to immediate peace

How did the discovery of gold in Colorado in 1859 affect agreements with Native Americans?

• It strengthened the agreements

• It led to the creation of new treaties

• It caused settlers to ignore previous agreements

• It had no impact on the agreements

What was one of the demands made by railroad companies regarding Native American lands?

• To build more reservations

• To provide jobs for Native Americans

• To remove buffalo and Native Americans from the land

• To increase the size of Native American territories

What significant change occurred in 1861 concerning Colorado?

• It became a territory of the white American government

• It was abandoned by settlers

• It was declared a Native American territory

• It became a state

How did Native American tribes react to the loss of their lands in 1861?

• They moved to other territories

• They began serious attacks on settlers

• They sought legal action

• They accepted the changes peacefully

What was the outcome of the conference at Fort Lyon for Native American chiefs?

• They signed a peace treaty

• They were forced to abandon previous land claims

• They gained more land

• They received compensation for their lands

What was the new reservation area designated for Native Americans after the Fort Lyon conference?

• Between the Arkansas River and Sand Creek

• In the Colorado mountains

• Between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains

• In the Great Plains

Why did many Native American warriors refuse to accept the new reservation agreement?

• They had no power to enforce the agreement

• They did not trust the government

• They preferred to negotiate further

• They wanted more land

What actions did Native American warriors take in response to the new reservation agreement?

• They attacked mining camps and settlers

• They sought help from other tribes

• They held peaceful protests

• They moved to Canada