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What was the consequence of the first Fort Laramie Treaty (1851) in terms of the Indians' way of life?
They started to depend on the US government, losing their traditional way of life as hunters and warriors.
How did the Fort Laramie Treaty impact the Indians' ability to hunt and move freely?
They were pushed to stop hunting buffalo, attacking other tribes, and stay in one place, destroying their traditional way of life.
What change occurred in the Permanent Indian Frontier as a result of the Fort Laramie Treaty?
The frontier no longer existed, allowing settlers to cross the Great Plains safely on the Oregon Trail.
How did the US government respond when settlers trespassed on Indian land according to the Fort Laramie Treaty?
The US army did nothing to help and sided with the settlers.
What was the purpose of the army forts built to protect settlers crossing the Plains?
To maintain peace between settlers and Indians, despite serving settlers' interests.
How did the presence of railroad surveyors on the Plains impact the Indians' way of life?
It led to more settlers arriving on the Plains and forced the Indians onto reservations.
What effect did the Fort Laramie Treaty have on the Indians' ability to maintain their traditional culture?
It led to the Indians losing their traditional way of life and culture.
How did the Indians feel about having to beg for food and handouts after the Fort Laramie Treaty?
They were demoralized by the dependence on the US government for food.
What new role were the Indians forced into after the Fort Laramie Treaty?
They were pushed to stay in one place and stop hunting buffalo, attacking other tribes.
Explore the impact of the first Fort Laramie Treaty signed in 1851 on the lives of the Plains Indians. This treaty marked the beginning of a shift towards reservation life and dependency on the US government, resulting in a significant loss of their traditional way of life.
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