Treaties

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Westward Expansion

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American settlers moving west

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Who was responsible for getting land for a military fort in 1805?

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Zebulon Pike

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Many Dakota could speak English.

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False

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Some Dakota did NOT want to sign treaties because they wanted to wait until more Dakota arrived before making a decision.

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True

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Who had more power in the treaty making process?

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The United States

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Treaty rights still matter today.

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True

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At Traverse des Sioux, the Dakota signed two copies of the treaty and

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an agreement to give the fur traders money

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Some Dakota supported the treaties because they felt the government would take their land anyway so at least they would get something.

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True

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Some Dakota supported signing the treaties of Traverse des Sioux and Mendota to get food, blankets, tools, etc. for the next 50 years.

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True

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What is a reservation?

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land set aside, or reserved, by the government for Native Americans