Promised Quote by Red Cloud
“They made us many promises, more than I can remember, but they kept only one; they promised to take our land, and they did.”
About This Quote
Promises of land theft were broken except for the one that was kept, highlighting betrayal and loss of territory.
In simple terms: Only land theft promise fulfilled.
Key Takeaway
Remember and protect your land.
Themes
betrayal
colonialism
justice
Mood
somber
determined
Type
historical
activist
When to use this quote
- political negotiation
- legal battles
Key Concepts
historical injustice
indigenous rights
Questions to Reflect On
- How can communities reclaim lost land?
- What reparations are possible?
A Different Perspective
Historical context may differ across groups.
![“Whose voice was first sounded on this land? The voice of the red people who had but bows and arrows. [...] What has been done in my country I did not want, did not ask for it; white people going through my country. [...] When the white man comes in my country he leaves a trail of blood behind him…” quote by Red Cloud](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f9c/red-cloud-32664_aboriginal_whose-voice-was-first-sounded-on-this-la_414364.jpg)
