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The Donation Act
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In 1850, congress passed the Donation Act
In 1850, congress passed the Donation Act which opened non-settled land for settlement even those already occupied by the Indian tribes.
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The Donation Act
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In 1850, congress passed the Donation Act which opened non-settled land for settlement even those already occupied by the Indian tribes.
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Clip: Special | 1m 27s | Colonel Wright's actions are a point of controversy. (1m 27s)
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Clip: Special | 12m 27s | The Battle of Steptoe began on May 1, 1858. Steptoe's troops were defeated. (12m 27s)
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Clip: Special | 9m 7s | The Battle of the Spokane Plains spanned over 14 miles and weakened the allied tribes. (9m 7s)
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Clip: Special | 2m 51s | The Coeur D'Alene tribe agreed to a peace treaty drafted by Colonel Wright. (2m 51s)
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Clip: Special | 3m 15s | In 1972, European settlers come to establish trading posts. (3m 15s)
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Clip: Special | 1m 14s | Colonel Wright ordered the hanging of 15 Indians to avenge the deaths of two white miners. (1m 14s)
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Clip: Special | 4m 46s | In the early 1800's, European trappers expose the tribes to white religion. (4m 46s)
Native American Tribes in the Inland Northwest
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Clip: Special | 5m 44s | An overview and history of the prominent Native American tribal groups of the Inland North (5m 44s)
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Clip: Special | 1m 23s | Wright's troop signed a similar treaty with the Spokanes and other tribes (1m 23s)
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Clip: Special | 10m 59s | Troops led by Colonel George H. Wright were sent to Washington territory. (10m 59s)
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