Midterm Museum Exhibit Project

By Estefany Trejo Ramirez
  • Indian Removal Act

    Indian Removal Act

    A law passed by President Andrew Jackson, forcing Native American tribes to re locate west of the Mississippi River.
  • The Trail of Tears

    The Trail of Tears

    Forced relocation In Oklahoma, thousands of Natives were forced to walk a deadly path. Many suffered from winter seasons and diseases, causing a major impact.
  • Civil War

    Civil War

    Had an impact on Indian territory, tribes allied with the Union or Confederate forces. Caused major division between natives.
  • The Reconstruction treaties

    The Reconstruction treaties

    Aimed to free slaves and give them rights, among the five tribes.

  • The reconstruction Act

    Congress passed this act, the natives would be readmitted to the union.
  • The Dawes Act

    The Dawes Act

    This act aimed to assimilate Natives by dividing them into other territories. The Dawes Act would cause a huge impact on Natives, they would sell their land to non natives.
  • The Oklahoma Land rush

    The Oklahoma Land rush

    When land registration raised, thousands of people rushed to Oklahoma, they wanted to test their luck. People wanted to see if they would be eligible to get a piece of land.
  • Indian Reorganization Act

    Indian Reorganization Act

    The Reorganization Act helped restore some of the damage done by the Dawes Act. This act encouraged the Natives to re build self-government and helped them restore land.