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Treaty with the Sioux, etc., 1825

admin — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 21:11:03 +0000

This 1825 treaty was signed between the United States and several Native American tribes, including the Sioux, Chippewa, Winnebago, Ottawa, and Potawatomi. Its main purpose was to promote peace and establish boundaries between the Sioux and Chippewa tribes, who had been at war, as well as with other neighboring tribes like the Sac and Fox. It established lines dividing the land of the different tribes, with details on rivers, lakes and other geographic features marking the borders. The tribes acknowledged U.S. supremacy and disclaimed dependence on any other nation. The treaty also provided for future councils to be held with tribes like the Yancton Sioux and Ottoes to get their formal assent and deal with any unsettled land claims. Overall, through boundary lines and peace agreements between tribes, the treaty aimed to avoid wider Native wars over land.

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Treaty with the Iowa, etc., 1836

admin — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:11:04 +0000

The Treaty with the Iowa and Missouri Sac and Fox of 1836 was signed on September 17, 1836 between the U.S. and the Iowa tribe and Missouri Sac and Fox band. Under this treaty, the tribes ceded lands between Missouri and the Missouri River to the U.S. to be incorporated into Missouri. In return, the U.S. provided payment and designated a reservation south of the Missouri River for the tribes. The treaty aimed to acquire the land west of Missouri for American settlement in exchange for establishing a defined reservation for the tribes.

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Treaty with the Iowa, 1824

admin — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:04:48 +0000

This 1824 treaty was between the United States and the Ioway Tribe. The Ioway ceded all their land claims in Missouri between the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers to the U.S. In exchange, the U.S. agreed to pay the Ioway Tribe $500 immediately plus $500 annually for 10 years. The treaty acknowledged U.S. sovereignty over the ceded lands and that the Ioway were under U.S. protection. The U.S. also agreed to support a blacksmith, provide farming supplies and animals, and agricultural assistance to the Ioway Tribe.

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Treaty with the Iowa, 1815

admin — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 01:34:06 +0000

This 1815 treaty was between the United States and the Iaway (Iowa) tribe to reestablish peace and friendship after the War of 1812. It stipulated mutual forgiveness for past injuries and hostilities. The Iaway agreed to deliver up all prisoners to the U.S. The treaty reaffirmed all previous treaties between the Iaway and U.S. It was signed at Portage des Sioux to solidify peaceful relations going forward between the Iaway tribe and United States.

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