Why did some settlers oppose treaties that Stevens made with the Native Americans?
They thought the treaties provided economic advantages to Native Americans.
They believed Stevens created hostility between Native Americans and the settlers.
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They were opposed to ceding land to Native Americans and felt that the treaties restricted their ability to expand and settle in new territories.
They were concerned that the treaties granted too many rights and privileges to the Native Americans, potentially threatening their own interests and sovereignty.
They had differing perspectives on land ownership and saw the treaties as infringing upon their rights to acquire and control land as they saw fit.