jan 1, 1868 - Peace Treaty 1868

Description:

President Grant realised that policies towards the Indians weren't working in reducing conflict and the Indians were struggling to survive on the reservations.

Terms:
-The army protected the reservations from whites.
-The army could attack any Indian who wouldn't stay on the reservation.
-Corrupt Indian Agents were replaced with Christian men.

Impact:
-The government encouraged the Indians to live like white Americans.

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