Treaties formed an important part of European colonization and, in many parts of the world, Europeans attempted to legitimize their sovereignty by signing treaties with indigenous peoples. In most cases these treaties were in extremely disadvantageous terms to the native people, who often did not appreciate the implications of what they were signing. COUNT 5
QSN1 What formed an important part of European colonization? ANS1 Treaties QSN2 With whom did Europeans attempt to sign treaties in order to legitimize their sovereignty during colonization? ANS2 indigenous peoples QSN3 What terms in relation to Europeans did most indigenous people enjoy under treaties? ANS3 extremely disadvantageous terms QSN4 What aspect of the treaties that indigenous people signed with Europeans did the indigenous people typically not understand? ANS4 the implications QSN5 What did Europeans try to legitimize all over the world by signing treaties with indigenous people? ANS5 their sovereignty