nge then what he had previously faced. Due to Black Hawks involvement in the war, he was just about forced to partake in the signing of the treaty of 1816, which ratified Sauk And Fox land east of the Mississippi river. This land was to become free for all whites and Indians were to move west of the Mississippi river. Black Hawk and many others became once again displeased with the American government whereupon they refused to leave; instead they formed a band of fellow Indian tribes to withstand settler movement. Black Hawk did not encounter much opposition until 1831 which brought about the beginning of the Black Hawk war. The governor of Illinois wanted to flee away Black Hawk and his followers so that white settlers could move into the newly acquired land. Thinking that he has gained support from both the British and fellow Indian tribes Black Hawk makes final preparations for war, but at the last moment Black Hawk is informed that he is standing alone in the war. Not wanting to kill off his whole tribe Black Hawk sends out several of his followers under a flag of truce, but only to get shot at by the untrained militiamen. Black Hawk now forced to fight destroys the ambush, but stories from the surviving militiamen were exaggerated so the government sent a large amount of troops which cost around $300,000, to stop Black Hawk....
