WA state 8th grade history
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TreatyofPointElliottPro-ConChartRevised.docxTreaty of Point Elliott,1855 Pro/Con Chart Name: __________________________ Date: _______ Per. ___
Directions: Complete the Pro-con chart below by responding to this prompt From the perspective of the Native American Tribes in 1855, what are the positive and negative impacts of signing the Treaty of Point Elliott? Look at each article to list as many pros and cons as possible.
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Article 1 The tribes of Indians in the Washington territory will cede (give up) to the United States all their right, title, and interest in and to the lands and country occupied (used) by them (The Land South of Seattle to Canada) |
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Article 5
The right of fishing in the waters in the Washington territory is given to the Indians in common (shared) with all citizens of the Territory. The right of building temporary houses for the purpose of curing(preserving) the fish, together with the privilege of hunting and gathering roots and berries on open and unclaimed lands is given to the Indians. Provided, however, that they shall not take shell-fish (shrimp, crab) from any waters staked (claimed) or used by citizens. |
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Article 13
To enable (help) the Indians to remove to and settle upon their reservations (home), and to clear, fence, and break up a sufficient (enough) amount of land for farming, the United States further agree to pay the sum of fifteen thousand dollars to be laid out under the direction of the President and in such manner as he shall approve. |
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Article 10 The above tribes and bands are desirous to exclude (leave out) from their reservations the use of ardent spirits (alcohol or liquor), and to prevent their people from drinking the same, and therefore it is provided that any Indian belonging to said tribe who is guilty of bringing liquor into said reservations, or who drinks liquor, may have his or her proportion of the annuities (income paid at fixed intervals) withheld from him or her for such time as the President may determine.
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Article 11
The tribes agree to free all slaves now held by them and not to purchase or acquire (buy) others from now on. |
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Article 12
The tribes further agree not to trade at Vancouver's Island or elsewhere out of the control of the United States, nor shall foreign Indians be permitted to reside (live) in their reservations without consent (permission) of the Governor Isaac Stevens.
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