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The Civil War

Question 2 • LHS Oklahoma History

In the simple peace treaty negotiated at Fort Smith between the Five Tribes and the United States, the Five Tribes __________.

Answer
A
were stripped of all annuities and lands
B
relinquished control of their tribal lands, giving railroad companies the right of way
C
pledged allegiance to the United States and revoked all previous treaties with the Confederacy
D
declared that they were no longer sovereign nations and could not make treaties in the future

Explanation

The Fort Smith peace agreement followed the Civil War, when the Five Tribes had made treaties with the Confederacy. In the treaty, they pledged allegiance to the United States and revoked those earlier Confederate treaties. Therefore, the correct choice is “pledged allegiance to the United States and revoked all previous treaties with the Confederacy.”

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