Indians Quote by Sitting Bull
““What treaties that the whites have kept, that the red man broken? Not one. What treaties that the white man gave to us they kept? Not one.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: 1880s Native American council, Sitting Bull
He points out that the U.S. repeatedly broke promises to Native peoples, while they kept theirs.
In simple terms: U.S. broke treaties, natives kept theirs.
Key Takeaway
Demand accountability for broken promises.
Themes
justice
historical betrayal
indigenous rights
Mood
somber
determined
Type
historical
advocacy
When to use this quote
- legal negotiations
- educational curricula
- reparations discussions
- public commemorations
Key Concepts
colonialism
trust
historical memory
Questions to Reflect On
- What modern steps can address historic treaty violations?
- How can both sides rebuild trust?
A Different Perspective
Complex historical context may oversimplify nuanced agreements.
![“[The U.S. government] was tired of treaties. They were tired of sacred hills. They were tired of ghost dances. And they were tired of all the inconveniences of the Sioux. So they brought out their cannons. 'You want to be an Indian now?' they said, finger on the trigger.” quote by Aaron Huey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0e8/aaron-huey-31542_cannons_the-u-s-government-was-tired-of-treaties_879620.jpg)
