The Fort Laramie Treaty was an agreement signed in 1851 between the United States government and various Native American tribes, including the Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho. The treaty aimed to establish peace and define territorial boundaries for the tribes, ensuring their rights to specific lands in exchange for safe passage for settlers and the construction of roads and forts. However, the treaty was often violated by the U.S. government and settlers, leading to conflicts over land and resources. The failure to uphold the treaty contributed to tensions that escalated into the Indian Wars and significantly impacted Native American communities and their way of life.