What was the goal of the Treaty of Fort Laramie of 1851?
The Treaty of Fort Laramie of 1851 created a short period of peace which allowed more settlers to enter or travel legally through tribal lands. However, as more non-Indians traveled through Sioux treaty lands, there were more opportunities for conflict and misunderstanding. What were the terms of the 1851 Treaty of Fort Laramie? It stipulated…
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