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1787 U.S. Constitution
Federal Government given power to regulate trade with Native Americans -
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Native American West Transformed
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1824 Bureau of Indian Affairs
Agency created to handle relations with Native Americans -
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Apach and Navajo Wars
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Apache and Navajo Wars
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Red River War
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Battle of Little Big Horn
Sitting Bull -
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Battle of Little Big Horn
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Chief Joseph and Nez Perce's War
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1887 Dawes Act
Government devides reservations into individual land holdings. -
Battle of Wounded Knee
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Indian Reorganization Act
Tribal Governments gain more control over own affairs -
Indian Self-Determination and Educational Assistance Act
Indians win control over schools and other governments services.