Question
Explain why someone would think the Medicine Lodge Treaty should or should not have
been accepted by American Indians.
Answer
Some American Indians may have thought the Medicine Lodge Treaty should have been accepted because it provided them with a reservation and promised them food, clothing, and other supplies. Others may have thought it should not have been accepted because it required them to give up their traditional way of life and move to a designated area, and because they did not fully understand the terms of the treaty due to language barriers and cultural differences.