In the 1870s gold was discovered in the Blacks Hills. The federal government first tried to?

In the 1870s, following the discovery of gold in the Black Hills, the federal government initially attempted to negotiate with the Lakota Sioux, who had been granted ownership of the land through the Treaty of Fort Laramie in 1868. However, as prospectors flooded the area, the government ultimately abandoned these negotiations and instead sought to forcibly remove the Lakota from their territory. This led to increased tensions and conflicts, including the Great Sioux War of 1876-77. The government's actions marked a significant violation of treaty agreements and contributed to a legacy of mistrust and displacement for Native American tribes.