What is a treaty and why do they still matter today?

What is a treaty and why do they still matter today?

Other than a lack of knowledge, what are some reasons why treaties tend NOT to be respected?

Please use the information provided and your own research in your responses.

Write one original post of at least 250 words

Archives of the West: Fort Laramie Treaty, 1868. Public Broadcasting Service. https://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/resources/archives/four/ftlaram.htm.

http://treatiesmatter.org/exhibit/welcome

http://treatiesmatter.org/exhibit/

http://www.ndstudies.org/resources/IndianStudies/standingrock/1851treaty.html

http://www.kfyrtv.com/content/news/DAPL-protesters-reference-1851-Treaty-as-justification-for-Front-Line-camp-399099721.html