Once upon a time, there was a great tribe of Native Americans who lived in the forest. They had many wigwams and were led by a wise chief. One day, a group of settlers came to the forest and wanted to live there too.

The chief knew that the settlers and his tribe needed to get along, so he called a meeting with their leader. They talked for many hours and finally came to a treaty. The treaty said that the settlers could live in the forest and the Native Americans would give them a tribute of food and supplies every year.

The settlers agreed to the treaty and were grateful for the tribe's kindness. Over time, more and more settlers came to the forest and the tribe grew into a great federation of Native Americans and settlers. They lived together in peace and friendship, always honoring the treaty and their tribute.

The end.

Reflections

1. Why did the chief of the Native American tribe call a meeting with the leader of the settlers?
2. What was in the treaty that the chief and the leader agreed upon?
3. Why was the tribute given by the Native American tribe important?
4. How did the tribe and the settlers live together after the treaty was signed?
5. Can you think of any other ways the tribe and the settlers could have solved their problem of living in the same forest?