Throughout most of the 1800, and earlier, the Blackfoot Confederacy was the feared enemies of numerous Native American tribes as well as the white man.
The Blackfeet, consisting of not only the Blackfoot but also the Blood, Piegan, Gros Ventres and Sarcees bands, ruled not only present-day Montana but lands far-reaching beyond that state's borders. This dynasty came to a final conclusion after the Blackfeet suffered several attacks of smallpox, the signing of treaties, and ultimately being resigned to a reservation.
