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Treaty with the Sioux, etc., 1825

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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 Sioux, 1816

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This treaty was signed in St. Louis between the U.S. and 8 Sioux tribes to re-establish peace and friendship after the War of 1812. It mutually forgave past injuries and renewed friendly relations between the Sioux and American citizens that existed before the war. The Sioux chiefs confirmed all previous land cessions made by their tribes to European colonial governments now within U.S. territory. The tribes placed themselves under U.S. protection and no other nation. Overall, through peace and confirmation of past land transfers, the treaty aimed to restore positive U.S.-Sioux relations after the War of 1812.

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Treaty with the Yankton Sioux, 1815

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The Treaty with the Yancton of 1815 was signed on July 19, 1815 between the United States and the Yancton tribe. Its purpose was to re-establish peace and friendship after the War of 1812 between Britain and the U.S. The Yancton chiefs placed themselves under the protection of the U.S. and no other sovereign power. All friendly relations that existed between the parties before the war were renewed. The treaty aimed to officially align the Yancton tribe with the United States.

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Treaty with The Sioux of the Lakes, 1815

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This 1815 treaty between the United States and the Sioux of the Lakes sought to reestablish peace after the War of 1812. It stipulated mutual forgiveness for past hostilities and renewed friendly relations. The Sioux acknowledged U.S. sovereignty and protection. The treaty was signed by U.S. commissioners and Sioux chiefs and warriors at Portage des Sioux. It aimed to restore the tribes to their pre-war status with the United States.

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Treaty with the Sioux Of St. Peter’s River, 1815

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This 1815 treaty between the United States and the Sioux of the St. Peter’s River sought to reestablish peace after the War of 1812. It stipulated mutual forgiveness for past hostilities and renewed friendly relations. The Sioux acknowledged U.S. sovereignty and protection. The treaty was signed by U.S. commissioners and Sioux chiefs and warriors at Portage des Sioux. It aimed to restore the tribes to their pre-war status with the United States.

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