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Nebraska Studies

Nebraska Studies: Tribes in Nebraska Give Up Lands in Treaties

For Students 9th - 10th
Review this discourse of the many treaties enacted between the settlers and Native Americans during the development of the Great Plains, the problems that arose, and the creation of reservations.
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Primary
Other

The Royal Proclamation of October 7, 1763

For Students 9th - 10th
The original text of the British Royal Proclamation, 1763 - the document that dealt with the governance of the new colonies of British North America. The author of the site has published the text of the document as well as an annotation...
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Primary
Yale University

Avalon Project: Treaty With Comanche, Kiowa, and Apache; July 27, 1853

For Students 9th - 10th
Actual text of the treaty, which establishes the U.S. right to build highways, military forts, and depots on tribal land. Promises annual money and supplies to Indian nations.
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Article
Other

Federal Indian Policy: Bureaucrats or Bullets?

For Students 9th - 10th
The making of federal Indian policy in the United States during the 19th century was marked by disagreement among all parties. The areas of disagreement that stood out most were (1) What is the legal/constitutional status of Indians and...
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Handout
Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: The Making of Treaty 7

For Students 9th - 10th
Reviews the treaties that have been given to Native Peoples in Canada including the Proclamation of 1763. Examines each treaty and how it affected the First Nations People.