Why did the treaties with Native Americans need to be negotiated by a representative from the federal government? (1 point) Responses Federal representatives were trained to negotiate the most favorable terms for the U.S. government. Federal representatives were trained to negotiate the most favorable terms for the U.S. government. Native American tribes did not have the authority on their own to negotiate treaties. Native American tribes did not have the authority on their own to negotiate treaties. Native American tribes were recognized as sovereign nations, so only other nations could enter into treaties with them. Native American tribes were recognized as sovereign nations, so only other nations could enter into treaties with them. Washington’s constitution had to be approved before the state could enter into a treaty with Native Americans.
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The correct response is: Native American tribes were recognized as sovereign nations, so only other nations could enter into treaties with them.
This reflects the legal status of Native American tribes and underscores the requirement for federal representation in treaty negotiations.
