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Tag: Native AmericansApril 29 – Treaty of Fort LaramieIn this treaty, signed on April 29, 1868, between the U.S. Government and the Sioux Nation, the United States recognized the Black Hills as part of the Great Sioux Reservation, set aside for exclusive use by the Sioux people. Posted by Darren Cole on April 29, 2011, under April, Documents. March 27 – A Petition from the Hopi VillagesMarch 27 – A Petition from the Hopi Villages Posted by Darren Cole on March 27, 2011, under Documents, March. February 08 – Dawes ActApproved on February 8, 1887, “An Act to Provide for the Allotment of Lands in Severalty to Indians on the Various Reservations,” known as the Dawes Act, emphasized severalty, the treatment of Native Americans as individuals rather than as members of tribes. Posted by Darren Cole on February 8, 2011, under Documents, February. January 18 – Jefferson’s Secret Message to CongressIn this secret message of January 18, 1803, President Jefferson asked Congress for $2,500 to explore the West–all the way to the Pacific Ocean. At the time, the territory did not belong to the United States. Congress agreed to fund the expedition that would be led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Posted by Darren Cole on January 18, 2011, under Documents, January. |
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