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The Indian Removal Act
The Indian Removal Act was signed into law by President Andrew Jackson in 1830. It authorized the forced relocation of Native American tribes, leading to events like the Trail of Tears. -
Trial of tears
The Trail of Tears was a forced relocation of the 5 Native American tribes from their ancestral lands to present-day Oklahoma, resulting in the deaths of thousands due to harsh conditions. 1830-1850 -
The Civil War
The Civil War was between the Confederacy and the Union. It started because of differences between the two sides. 1861-1865 -
The Reconstruction Treaties
The Reconstruction Treaties were agreements made between the U.S. gov. and Native Americans. The treaties were to reestablish relations and redefine the terms of land ownership and governance. -
The Dawes Act
The Daws Act divided up reservation land into individual plots for ownership and made way for white settlement -
The Oklahoma Land Rush
The Oklahoma Land Rush was a chaotic event in 1889 when settlers raced to claim land in Oklahoma, which was previously designated as Indian Territory. It led to the rapid settlement of the area and the establishment of towns. -
The Indian Reorganization Act
The Act encouraged tribes to assimilate into white culture and encouraged them to create a constitution like the US one.