Očhéthi Šakówiŋ: A History of the Lakota and Dakota People
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The Agency Period and the Second Treaty of Fort Laramie
This chapter explores the agency period in United States history, where forts were established as a means of projecting military power and control over indigenous people. It delves into the second treaty of Fort Laramie in 1868, which aimed to set aside the Black Hills for the Indians' use and occupation. The chapter also discusses the conflicts between the military and higher command, the changing policy towards the Black Hills, and the decisive victory for the Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho people in the Black Hills war.
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