Midterm Museum Exhibit Project

By Estefany Trejo Ramirez

  • 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 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.

  • 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.