Question

optional: ch 6 review
which was not one of the reasons that the creeks supported signing the treaties of traverse des sioux and mendota?

• they thought the government might take their land anyway, so at least the treaty would give them something in return
• it would provide money to buy blankets, tools, and food to survive for the next 50 years.
• it would give them a piece of land where they thought they could continue their traditional ways.
• it would give them full access to the waterways for continued fur trading and force the europeans to pay them fairly for the furs they pelt

Explanation:

The Treaties of Traverse des Sioux and Mendota were agreements where the Dakota ceded land to the U.S. government in exchange for annuities and a small reservation. The Dakota supported signing them out of fear of land seizure without compensation, need for immediate resources like food/tools, and hope to retain a small land base for their traditional life. There was no provision in these treaties for full waterway access to force fair European trade; this was not a reason for their support.

Answer:

D. It would give them full access to the waterways for continued fur trading and force the Europeans to pay them fairly for the beaver pelts