Original sentence: Following the defeat of the Lakota and their Cheyenne and Arapaho allies in 1876, the United States took control of the region from the Lakota in violation of the Treaty of Fort Laramie.The Lakota refused the settlement, as they wanted the return of the Black Hills instead
Edited sentence: Although living in poverty conditions akin to Third World Countries, the proud Lakota Nation refuse to accept or "sell" the Black Hills, no matter the dollar amount.Choosing rather to live in deplorable conditions rather than accept great dollar amounts for their stolen lands.Following the defeat of the Lakota and their Cheyenne and Arapaho allies in 1876, the United States "purchased" the region from the Lakota in violation of the Treaty of Fort Laramie.The Lakota Nation still demands the return of the Black Hills to this day; with the help of former Senator Bill Bradley of New Jersey, a bill was introduced in Congress for the return of a portion of the Black Hills.The Lakota refused the settlement, as they wanted the return of their land instead.The bill eventually failed due to lack of support from the South Dakota congressional delegation.This reason is one of many as to why the Lakotas are reguarded as "fighters" and are highly respected, even among richer, bigger Indian Tribes of the country.Today that amount is well over $500 million dollars, enough for each tribal memeber to live comfortably, without ever having to work again