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.

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