What was the main reason Chief Tyee Umtuch's treaty was unclear?
Language barriers
Disagreements among tribes
Ancestral refusal to sign
Lack of legal representation
Answer
Chief Tyee Umtuch's treaty was unclear because the ancestors of the Cowlitz people refused to sign, not wanting to disrespect their government. This led to the treaty being unresolved for many years.
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