1. Do Now
What land feature divided the new nation to the East from the American Indian Groups to the West?
Was it acceptable for the U.S. to have the American Indians sign treaties? Why or why not?

2. The Land Changes Hands Continued…

3. Motivations for Treaties
Read in your books 110 with Mr. Haukos.
Who did treaties favor?
Who do you think had more to gain from these treaties? Why?

4. The Treaty of Traverse Des Sioux pg. 112-115
Answer the following questions from the reading.
What two Dakota groups were involved with negotiations at the Treaty of Traverse Des Sioux?
Why did the Dakota wait to sign the treaty?
Which side do you think was right in dealing with signing the treaty? Why?
How many days does the treaty take to be completed?
Was this treaty fair to the Dakota peoples?
Why or why not?

5. The Treaty of Traverse Des Sioux Legacy pg. 116
What were the goals of Reservations for the Dakota? For the U.S. government?
Do treaties still matter today in 2013? Why?

6. The Treaty of Mendota pg. 117
What two bands of the Dakota were at the treaty talks at Mendota?
About how many acres of land were given up by the Dakota?
Who changed the terms of the treaties?

7. The Land Changes Hands
By 1853 the Dakota were living on the new reservations.
The depended on the annuities promised by the treaties to support themselves.
After the signing of the treaties tens of thousands of newcomers began rushing to Minnesota.
To men like Alexander Ramsey, this change reflected how things were meant to be.
He said the treaties removed “obstacles” that were keeping Minnesota from advancing.
In 1858 Minnesota became the 32nd state.

8. Definitions
Debt: something that is owed, such as money, goods, or services
Assimilation: adopting the values and habits of a larger group.

9. Exit Slip
What happened during the treaty negotiations at Traverse des Sioux?
How do treaties signed 150 years ago still apply today?