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8th Grade History, Wind River Reservation and Native American Issues: The Research Process

Resource links for 8th grade history research.

The Research Process

Research questions:

  • How was the Wind River Indian Reservation created, as set forth in the Fort Bridger Treaty of 1868?
  • What changes have been made to the original Fort Bridger Treaty and the Wind River Reservation?
  • What are the unique characteristics of contemporary life on the Wind River Reservation, including rights and responsibilities of tribal members (i.e. the tribal governments)?
  • How do present-day tribal members preserve and express their culture?