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Why do you think the American and Spanish governments did

not consult with American Indians about land ownership?

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After the United States won its independence, the government was free to take Native American lands. It signed treaties with the tribes to define the boundaries of tribal lands. They also stated how much the government would pay the tribes for taking their land.

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