![]() It was generally believed that the Black Hills country possessed rich mineral deposits, and miners were permitted to prospect for mines. The hunters, prospectors, miners, and settlers were trespassing upon the lands granted to the Indians. ![]() Between the years 1869-75 the pressure of advancing civilization was very great upon all sides. In the main, the Indians adhered to the conditions of the treaty, but unfortunately the government could not, or did not, comply with its part of the compact. It was distinctly understood that the government would keep white people from occupying or trespassing upon the lands granted to the Indians. It also allowed them a large range of country as hunting-grounds, and, in addition, agreed to give them stated annuities. In 1869 the government, in consideration of the Indians giving up a large part of their country, granted them large reservations, known as the Spotted Tail and Red Cloud agencies, and other reservations west of the Missouri. They claimed the whole of that northwest country, what is now North and South Dakota, northern Nebraska, eastern Wyoming, and eastern Montana. Also affiliated with them were the Cheyennes, Yanktonais, Tetons, Santees, and Assiniboins. Took the name of the Dakota Nation, made up principally of Uncapapas, Ogalallas, Minneconjoux, Sans Arcs, and Brules. The Sioux, or cutthroats, as they were called, finally The Sioux Indians drifted from the region of the Great Lakes, and as they were driven west, in turn, they drove the Crows back to the mountains. That country originally belonged to the great Crow Tribe of friendly Indians. The cause of the Indian War of 1876-77 in the Northwest may be briefly stated. ▲ Main Article ▲ Primary Sources (1) Nelson Miles, Personal Recollections and Observations (1896)
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