History of Asia

What did the Indian peace commission of 1867 propose?

Peace policy proposals of the Indian Peace Commission of 1867

- Concentration of most Native Americans on small reservations where the U.S. government would provide them with services such as food and housing in return for giving up their land.

- Negotiation of treaties to define Native Americans' rights on these reservations.

- Sending military troops into the West to pacify "hostile" tribes that refuse to comply with government demands.