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What was the Treaty of Fort Laramie? |
During Reconstruction, the injustices towards Natives only continued. The Treaty of Fort Laramie continued the idea that Natives were not citizens but it also held to that the Tribes were not foreign nations. The naturalization act and enforcement acts also enforced the idea that Natives were not citizens. During this time, it was important to the people living in the states to establish who and who was not a citizen of their country. This held high in importance because they did not want to be on the same level as people of color because they saw them as inferior.
The Indian Appropriations Act, alongside the General Allotment Act, worked to take away Native land and force Natives onto reservations. The Natives once again did not agree with this, but had to abide by it anyways even though they were not regarded as citizens. Although the 15th amendment was passed, the grandfather clause was implemented. This clause stated that if your grandfather did not vote, you do not get to. This was not the only injustice held to voting. |