4. Treaty-Making and Broken Promises
Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, the United States engaged in extensive treaty-making with Native nations, formally recognizing their sovereignty and land rights. However, many of these agreements, including the pivotal Fort Laramie Treaties, were later broken or ignored by the government. Despite these violations, such treaties remain central to contemporary sovereignty claims, providing a legal and moral foundation for Native rights. Learn more about the history and significance of these treaties at History.com: Native American Treaties.
