Throughout my research on this subject, I infer that the Tohono O’odham tribe has been well taken care of since their losses since being annexed by the United States.  Prior to 1853, the Tohono O’odham tribe members lived in Southern Arizona and many in northern parts of Mexico.  This tribe, as well as many others, were quiet and kept to themselves. They were a peaceful group in comparison to their neighbors.  Then, in 1853, the United States annexed their lands away, in a trade known as the Gadsen Purchase.

Since the devastation this event caused, the Tohono O’odham tribe have been trying to build themselves back up from tragedy– including trying to regain ownership of some of their land.  A few of the articles explained how the tribe wanted to be isolated from all other federal/state authority within the state of Arizona.  This type of fight against the state is allowing the tribe to maintain parts of their tribal traditions.  However, the Tohono O’odham tribe fought to regain their way of life, and the United States government compensated them with a few freedoms that were taken from them back in 1853.  The government allotted a fund for the tribe to develop improved water storage and delivery systems, and agreed to supply them with a certain ration of water per year.  Also, they have agreed to give the tribe additional lands to promote a better-built environment for the members of the tribe.  I would agree that the government has compensated the tribe adequately for present times by granting them land, water, and resources similar to what they lost; given that the Gadsen Purchase was done over 100 years ago.