Treaty of Ruby Valley (1863)

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Treaty of Ruby Valley (1863)

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1863 treaty granting US rights of passage and resource use in Nevada Territory.

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Origins & Early Life

The Treaty of Ruby Valley was a treaty signed with the Western Shoshone in 1863, giving certain rights to the United States in the Nevada Territory. The Western Shoshone did not cede land under this treaty but agreed to allow the U.S. the "right to traverse the area, maintain existing telegraph and stage lines, construct one railroad and engage in specified economic activities.

Career & Major Achievements

The agreement allows the U.S. president to designate reservations, but does not tie this to land cessions." As of 2006, most of the Western Shoshone tribal councils had refused to settle for a payment of $145 million to transfer 25 million acres (101,000 km2) of their traditional territory to the United States; this settlement was authorized by Congress in 2004. They feared that accepting payment would be considered to extinguish their land claims.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

In the early 1860s, some of the Western Shoshone people were conducting raids against European American settlers who were traveling along the Humboldt River and the Overland Trail. The Federal government established Fort Ruby to provide security for the settlers against the Indians.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1863: 1863 Milestone — The Treaty of Ruby Valley was a treaty signed with the Western Shoshone in 1863, giving certain rights to the United States in the Nevada Territory.
2. 2006: 2006 Milestone — " As of 2006, most of the Western Shoshone tribal councils had refused to settle for a payment of $145 million to transfer 25 million acres (101,000 km2) of their traditional territory to the United States; this settlement was authorized by Congress in 2004.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Treaty of Ruby Valley (1863)

True or False: “True or False: The Treaty of Ruby Valley required the Western Shoshone to cede ownership of their traditional lands to the United States.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): False. The treaty explicitly stated that the Western Shoshone did not cede land; rather, they agreed to allow the U.S. specific rights of passage and resource utilization.

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