what did the government promise

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      • If the Dakota Sioux allowed white settlers along the Bozeman Trail, they would get gifts and a promise that their land would not be disturbed any more.
      • problems with the agreement
      • Red Cloud realised that before he agreed a deal, the army were preparing to use the trail anyway.
      • He did not trust the US government, especially after what had happened to Little Crow.
      • The government realised they needed to try better to convince the Indians to move onto reservations.