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