Question

Which statements about the signing of the Second Treaty of Indian Springs (1825) are correct? Select ALL that apply.

a) The treaty was signed with the full consent of the Native American tribes.
b) The treaty resulted in the cession of Native American land to the United States.
c) The signing of the treaty was controversial, and some tribal leaders opposed it.
d) The treaty had no impact on Native American communities.

Answer 1

The correct statements are that the Second Treaty of Indian Springs resulted in the cession of Native American lands to the United States and its signing was controversial with opposition from some tribal leaders.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct statements about the signing of the Second Treaty of Indian Springs (1825) are:

• (b) The treaty resulted in the cession of Native American land to the United States.
• (c) The signing of the treaty was controversial, and some tribal leaders opposed it.

Contrary to the suggestion that the treaty was signed with the full consent of the Native American tribes (statement a), many natives rejected these treaties. They pointed out that they were signed by individuals with no authority to make binding decisions for all native people or were signed under duress. Moreover, the treaty certainly had a significant impact on Native American communities (which contradicts statement d), as they resulted in the cession of lands and a dependency on federal stipends, leading to economic and social changes among the tribes. The history of the treaties between Native Americans and the United States is fraught with broken promises and violations of the agreements by the U.S. government.