Treaty of Fort Bridger

The Treaty of Fort Bridger, signed in 1868, was an agreement between the United States government and the Shoshone and Bannock tribes. This treaty aimed to establish peace and defined specific lands for the tribes in present-day Wyoming and Idaho, ensuring their rights to hunt and gather in these areas. It followed tensions and conflicts between settlers and Native Americans as westward expansion increased. However, the treaty was often violated by the U.S. government, leading to further disputes and hardships for the tribes, reflecting broader themes of broken treaties and indigenous rights in American history.