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Lewis and Clark Oregon Trail
The Lewis and Clark expedition brought about the beginning of the Oregon Trail . Thousands of settler’s would soon follow in the footsteps of these two men. -
Indian Removal Act
The Indian Removal Acts were passed by Andrew Jackson in response to the need to gain access to the lands of the five civilized tribes. This forced emigration caused thousands of Indians to begin competing for lands out west. -
Gold Rush Begins
The beginning of the gold rush caused more settlers to migrate out west. In result, putting more pressure on Native American lands. -
Tribes meet in Fort Laramie
The 1851 Fort Laramie meeting was called in order to reach a agreement on three points. First tribes were to stop fighting one another. Second, the white emigrants using the Oregon Trail were not to be reckoned with. And thirdly, territorial boundaries were established. The Fort Larmie treaty did was broken very soon after it was created. However, it demonstrates a white attempt at controlling the native people. -
March of the Millions
By 1860 the original thirteen states had more than doubled in number. As the people multiplied in an amazing rate, they also moved out west at a faster pace. -
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The Civil War
At the end of the Civil War there was an increased western migration. This was both because of the appealing mining companies, and because during the Civil War, the federal government helped gain troops by encouraging emigration from European countries. After the war, many of these soldiers stayed and lived American lives. -
Fort Laramie Treaty ( 1868)
The Fort Laramie ,1868, treaty gave the Black Hills to the Native Americans. In addition, it stated that no white person shall be permitted to settle upon or occupy any portion of the territory, without Indian consent. -
First Transcontinental Railroad
With the completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad, movement out west for settlers’ was much easier than in previous years. In addition, the hunting of buffalo, on which natives were entirely depended, popularized as a gaming sport when men shot at the animals from the trains. -
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Buffalo killing intensifies rapidly
By the early 1870s, Lakota hunters had to travel far to find any buffalo. The hides had become extremely popular in New England, and killing buffalo had, therefore, become a profession. -
Wounded Knee Massacre
The Wounded Knee Massacre was the last Native American battle of large proprtion. Afterwards, there were no more Native/American battles.
