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What was the consequence of the first Fort Laramie Treaty (1851) in terms of the Indians' way of life?
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?
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?
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?
How did the US government respond when settlers trespassed on Indian land according to the Fort Laramie Treaty?
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What was the purpose of the army forts built to protect settlers crossing the Plains?
What was the purpose of the army forts built to protect settlers crossing the Plains?
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How did the presence of railroad surveyors on the Plains impact the Indians' way of life?
How did the presence of railroad surveyors on the Plains impact the Indians' way of life?
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What effect did the Fort Laramie Treaty have on the Indians' ability to maintain their traditional culture?
What effect did the Fort Laramie Treaty have on the Indians' ability to maintain their traditional culture?
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How did the Indians feel about having to beg for food and handouts after the Fort Laramie Treaty?
How did the Indians feel about having to beg for food and handouts after the Fort Laramie Treaty?
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What new role were the Indians forced into after the Fort Laramie Treaty?
What new role were the Indians forced into after the Fort Laramie Treaty?
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