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Date Range
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January 1, 1600 – January 1, 1800
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Title
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History of Native Americans in Montana
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What occurred
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Approximately 500 years ago, when Europeans first settled in the U.S., they had brought technology and diseases, specifically small pox, that killed many Natives. At first they invaded the East, and eventually traveled westward toward the Rocky Mountain states. By the 17th century, many Natives were fleeing the east and resided in Montana. They adopted many European resources, especially horses. These horses allowed for easy trading, and also to efficiently pack their camp and travel. Similarly, they adapted the gun from settlers, and eventually changed their lifestyle, relying on hunting the bison. This was a drastic change from their ancestors, and is more similar to the lifestyle of the Plains Natives today. Today, there are seven native reservations in Montana that decedents live on, including towns and cities across the state. Glacier National Park is directly west of the Blackfeet Reservation.
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Location
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Blackfeet Indian Reservation, Montana
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Image Citation
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"Montana: A History of Two Centuries", Malone, M. P. , Roeder, R. B., Lang, W. L., 1976
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Student name(s)
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Sofia Barth
