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1492
Columbus Arrives In America
When Columbus arrived in America, he believed he had arrived in the West Indies, coining the native people "Indians." -
French Indian War
Alliance between the French and Natives, in an attempt to defeat British presence in the Americas. Substantial Native losses. -
Battle of Fallen Timber
Final battle for the Northwest territories, resulting in the decisive loss for the Native Americans. -
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Native Removal Process
In this timespan, thousands of Natives were removed from their homelands, and were forced to march to assigned locations, many of which were in Oklahoma. Many of these Natives died en route, creating what is known as the trail of tears. -
The First School For Native Assimilation
The first Native attended Carlisle Indian Industrial School in Pennsylvania. This school was created to assimilate Native Americans. -
Battle of Wounded Knee
150 Native Americans were killed by U.S. Cavalry for partaking in a cultural dance known as the "Ghost Dance." -
Indian Citizenship Act
Congress granted citizenship to all Natives born in the USA. -
Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act
This act provided recognition and funds to Natives whose land was taken or tribes disbanded. -
Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act
George H.W. Bush passed a law forcing all museums that receive federal funding to surrender all cultural items. -
Washington NFL Team Drops Mascot
The Washington Commanders (Previously named the Redskins), dropped their mascot because of years of complaints regarding the apparently racist nature of their name and mascot.