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Indian Removal Act
Andrew Jackson, who was the president at the time, passed a law that removed Natives from their land. -
Trail of Tears
After the Indian Removal Act passed, Natives were forced to leave the land they lived on and connected with. Throughout the journey, many Natives died of starvation, dehydration, disease, and also died from the weather. That is how the journey got its name. -
Civil War
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The Reconstruction Treaties
A treaty signed by tribes in Indian territory that abolished slavery. The loss of territory had Natives dealing with white settlers and other tribes. -
Dawes Act
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The Oklahoma Land Rush
Native land was sold for cheap prices, which caused a lot of attraction by white people looking to settle. -
Indian Reorganization Act