Why did the Plains Indians sign the Treaty of Fort Laramie,which ceded some of their land to allow the passage of wagon trains?
A) They depended on trade with white settlers.
B) They wanted to protect their favored status with the U.S.government.
C) They believed it would help them to displace weaker tribes.
D) They hoped to preserve their culture in the face of white onslaught.

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The Plains Indians signed the Treaty of Fort Laramie in hopes of preserving their culture and way of life amidst the increasing encroachment and pressure from white settlers moving westward.

Why Did the Plains Indians Sign the Treaty of Fort