Indian Nation TreatiesIndian Nation Treaties

By: A.Lardizabal By: A.Lardizabal

For Mr. Haskvitz’s classFor Mr. Haskvitz’s class

Period FPeriod F

Treaties with the CherokeesTreaties with the Cherokees

• Treaty of Holston – July 2, 1791 – Established the relations between the Cherokee nation and the U.S. and established the U.S. as the protectors of the Cherokees. Also the U.S. managing all the foreign affairs of the Cherokee nation. Most likely this treaty was not successful because of the hostilities brought afterward.

• Treaty of Holston 2 - June 26, 1794 – Brought the end of hostilities between the U.S. and the Cherokee nation. Included earlier points from the first Treaty of Holston. Since it ended the arguments it was a good outcome.

• Treaty of Tellico – October 2, 1798, 1804, 1805 – Was an addition to the Treaty of Holston and was executed during the presidency of John Adams. Not a popular treaty if executed.

• Treaty of Washington – January 7, 1806 – Ceded territory. Bad out come for the Cherokees.

Treaties with the CreeksTreaties with the Creeks

• Treaty of New York – August 7, 1790 – The U.S. allowed the Creeks to punish non-Indian trespassers and import goods without paying American duties. The creeks agreed to turn over runaway slaves. This was the first treaty between U.S. and Indians that wasn’t held in Indian controlled lands. Bad outcome if they had to establish the boundaries again in the Treaty of Colerain.

• Treaty of Colerain – June 29, 1796 – Established boundaries within Indian Nations and the U.S. Varies in a good or bad outcome.

Treaties/Agreements with the Treaties/Agreements with the SenecaSeneca

• Treaty of Big Tree – September 15, 1797 – A formal treaty that opened up the rest of the territory west of the Genesee River for settlement. Established ten reservations and were given hunting and fishing rights in Western New York. Good outcome for the Seneca Tribe.

Treaties with the ChoctawTreaties with the Choctaw

• Treaty of Fort Adams – December 17, 1801 – Ceded about 2,641,920 Choctaw land.

• Treaty of Fort Confederation – October 17, 1802 – Ceded about 10,000 acres of Choctaw land.

• Treaty of Mount Dexter – Ceded 4,142,720 Choctaw land.

• Treaty of Hoe Buckintoopa – Ceded 853, 760 acres of Choctaw land.

• Bad outcomes for the Choctaw from ceded land.

Treaties with the ChickasawTreaties with the Chickasaw

• Treaty with the Chickasaw – 1801, 1805 – Right to wagon through Chickasaw Nation and eliminate debt to U.S. merchants and traders. Could be both a good or bad outcome.

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Treaties with Several TribesTreaties with Several Tribes

• Treaty of Greenville – August 3, 1795 – Established the Greenville Treaty line. Bad for the Tribes. The cause of this was the Battle of the Fallen Timbers.

• Treaty of Fort Wayne – June 7, 1803 – Recognition of American ownership of the Vincennes Tract. Outcome varies.

Q and AQ and A

• Q: Which Indian Tribe had the Treaty of Colerain?• A: The Creeks• Q: What was the year of the Treaty of Holston?• A: 1791• Q: Why was the Treaty of Big Tree a good outcome for

the Seneca Tribe?• A: Because they established ten reservations and were

given hunting and fishing rights.• Q: What was the cause of the Treaty of Greenville?• A: The Battle of the Fallen Timbers

Q and A (cont.)Q and A (cont.)

• Q: Which treaty was the first treaty between the U.S. and Indian Nations that wasn’t held in Indian controlled lands?

• A: Treaty of New York• Q: In the Treaty of Fort Confederation how many acres of Choctaw

land was ceded?• A:10,000 Acres• Q: Which Treaty eliminated debt to U.S. merchants and traders?• A: Treaty with the Chickasaw• Q: What year was the Treaty of Fort Wayne?• A:1803• Q: What tribe had the Treaty of Holston and Tellico?• A: The Cherokee tribe

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