Asked by Karlos Payan on May 11, 2024
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Why did Congress repeal the Fort Laramie Treaty in 1877?
A) It wanted to open the Black Hills for gold seekers and land speculators.
B) The Lakota had asked for a cancellation of the Treaty.
C) The treaty violated the principle of the new Peace Policy.
D) Congress wanted to avenge the killing of Custer in the Battle of Little Big Horn.
Fort Laramie Treaty
An agreement made in 1868 between the United States and several Native American tribes, notably the Sioux, allowing for safe passage for settlers and the construction of forts, in exchange for the protection of tribal lands.
Black Hills
A small, isolated mountain range rising from the Great Plains of North America in western South Dakota and extending into Wyoming, sacred to many Native American tribes and known for the discovery of gold.
Gold Seekers
Individuals who migrate or explore areas with the primary intention of discovering gold deposits.
- Perceive the objectives and fallout of legal measures, treaties, and policies directed at Native Americans and immigrants.
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RO
rosie omalleyMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The primary reason Congress repealed the Fort Laramie Treaty in 1877 was to open up the Black Hills for gold seekers and land speculators, following the discovery of gold in that region. This action disregarded the treaty's protections for the lands of the Lakota people.
Learning Objectives
- Perceive the objectives and fallout of legal measures, treaties, and policies directed at Native Americans and immigrants.