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Founding of Jamestown
Members of the Virginia Company on the James River where they soon encountered Native Americans
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Smallpox Epidemic
Many Native Americans in New England die from smallpox
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King Philip's War Begins
Attempt of Natives to drive out English settlers. The Natives were defeated by the English in 1676.
http://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/king-philips-war -
French and Indian War
Britain battles France over colonies. The French use Indians as allies
http://www.history.com/topics/french-and-indian-war -
First Reservation Established
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Industrial Revolution Begins
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The Proclamation of 1763
After the French and Indian War, King George III made it illegal to colonize west of the Appalachians.
http://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/1763-proclamation-of -
Indian Commerce Clause Added to Constitution
Gave Congress power to regulate Commerce with Indians
http://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/1763-proclamation-of -
Louisiana Purchase
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Painting of Shaumonekusse, Oto Half Chief (Husband of Eagle of Delight)
By Charles Bird King -
Painting of Landscape with Indian
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Trail of Tears
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Painting of the Buffalo Hunt
By John Mix Stanley -
Buffalo Herds Wiped Out
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Indian Appropriation Act
U.S. stopped forming treaties with Native American tribes
http://www.ucs.louisiana.edu/~ras2777/indianlaw/appropriations.htm -
Indian Education Act
Provides federal funds for education of Indians
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World War I Begins
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Indian Citizenship Act
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Indian New Deal
Gave Indians land back, government assistance, etc.
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World War II Begins
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Indian Civil RIghts Act
Extended relevant parts of the Bill of Rights to Native Americans and required consent from tribes before the state can establish jurisdiction over Indians
http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Indian_Civil_Rights_Act_of_1968.aspx
