Primary sources of American treaties

Presents an overview of the Mexican-American War, examines its peace treaty section by section, and discusses the treaty's legacy; and includes treaty excerpts, a time line, a glossary, and a list of further resources.

Presents an overview of the history of Treaty of Paris, using primary source materials, with background on the American Revolution, the British decision to surrender and withdraw troops from the former colonies, and the peace negotiations which led to the formal recognition of American independence in 1783.

Presents an overview of the treaty that established the Sioux reservation on the Black Hills of Dakota, using primary source documents to describe the nature of relations between American pioneers and Native Americans.

Presents a concise study of the 1794 treaty between the United States and the Six Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy whereby the U.S. gained control of the entire Ohio River Valley.

Presents a short study of the Treaty of Versailles which officially ending World War One, and describes how delegates from France and other Allied nations attempted to draft a peace settlement that they hoped would prevent further global wars.