Treaty of Fort Smith

The Treaty of Fort Smith was an agreement signed in 1824 between the U.S. government and the Choctaw Nation. Its purpose was to define boundaries of the Choctaw lands and to facilitate peaceful relations. The treaty involved the Choctaw ceding some land to the U.S., while also ensuring their rights and sovereignty in other areas. It helped establish the framework for future negotiations over land and resources, shaping the relationship between the government and the Choctaw people during that period.