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The Coeur D'Alene Treaty

The Coeur D'Alene tribe agreed to a peace treaty drafted by Colonel Wright.

Aired 12/07/2017

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The Coeur D'Alene Treaty

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The Coeur D'Alene tribe agreed to a peace treaty drafted by Colonel Wright.

Following a near defeat during the Battle of the Spokane Plains, the Coeur D'Alene tribe agreed to a peace treaty drafted by Colonel Wright.

Aired 12/07/2017

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Aftermath

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Clip: Special | 1m 27s | Colonel Wright's actions are a point of controversy. (1m 27s)

The Battle of Steptoe

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Clip: Special | 12m 27s | The Battle of Steptoe began on May 1, 1858. Steptoe's troops were defeated. (12m 27s)

Battle of the Spokane Plains

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Clip: Special | 9m 7s | The Battle of the Spokane Plains spanned over 14 miles and weakened the allied tribes. (9m 7s)

The Donation Act

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Clip: Special | 4m 46s | In 1850, congress passed the Donation Act (4m 46s)

Europeans Arrive

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Clip: Special | 3m 15s | In 1972, European settlers come to establish trading posts. (3m 15s)

The Hangings

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Clip: Special | 1m 14s | Colonel Wright ordered the hanging of 15 Indians to avenge the deaths of two white miners. (1m 14s)

Missionaries Arrive

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Clip: Special | 4m 46s | In the early 1800's, European trappers expose the tribes to white religion. (4m 46s)

Native American Tribes in the Inland Northwest

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Clip: Special | 5m 44s | An overview and history of the prominent Native American tribal groups of the Inland North (5m 44s)

The Spokane Treaty

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Clip: Special | 1m 23s | Wright's troop signed a similar treaty with the Spokanes and other tribes (1m 23s)

Wright's Campaign

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Clip: Special | 10m 59s | Troops led by Colonel George H. Wright were sent to Washington territory. (10m 59s)

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