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Trail of Tears
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Indian Removal Act Passed
Under Andrew Jackson, the United States Congress passes the Indian Removal Act on May 28th of 1830. The law allowed Andrew Jackson to make deals with Indian Tribes for their removal from the land for the Federal Government. -
The Sand Creek Massacre
In response to a band of Cheyenne Indians raiding a number of ranches, Colonel John M. Chivington opens fire on the Indian encampment of Sand Creek, killing 150 people. Info: Book
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Article Title: History & Culture
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Battle of Little Bighorn
George Armstrong Custer led his troops into an outnumbered attack against the Sioux indians. The Sioux easily defeat them in the largest Indian victory of the time. Info: Book
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The Indian Reorganization Act
The Indian Reorganization Acr helped protect Native American lands and also provided financial support to aid economic developments. This also helped redevelope Indian Governments. Info:
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Article Title: Indian Reorganization Act
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Indian Termination Policy
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Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968
The Indian Civil Rights Act allows many Native American tribes, not all, the Bill of Rights. And this will allow the Native Americans to have freedom of speech and religion. Which cannot make them see as any less of an American Citizen for their religious practices. -
Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968 Citations
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Website Title: Wikipedia
Article Title: Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968
Publisher: Wikimedia Foundation
Date Accessed: April 30, 2015
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Native American Gaming Regulatory Act
This allows Indians to regulate gaming on Indian lands. This allows casinos such as Pattowatomi and Ho Chunk to be in effect today. This allows economic development in the Indian tribes. Info: Website Title: Wikipedia
Article Title: Indian Gaming Regulatory Act
Publisher: Wikimedia Foundation
Date Accessed: April 30, 2015
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Website Title: 'LegalMatch: Business Law'
Article Title: Primer on Indian Gaming Regulation
Date Accessed: April 30, 2015
