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Indian Removal Act
The Indian Removal Act is passed, forcing many Native Americans to vacate their land. -
Potawotami Indians Sign Treaties
The Potawotami Indians of Indiana began the signing of treaties ceding over their land to the United States of America. -
The Treaty of the Yellow River
The infamous Treaty of the Yellow River signs over land owned by Potawotami chief Menominee, who did not endorse the treaty, to the US. -
Menominee's Defeat
After fighting to keep the Indian lands, Menominee is defeated, and Indian lands are taken by the US. -
The Trail of Death Begins
The Potawotami Indians begin their march down the Trail of Death. -
Crossing the Mississippi River
The Indians, while on the trail, use steam ferry boats to cross the Mississippi River. -
Kansas is Reached
The Indians reach Kansas and continue on their trail, nearly to their destination. -
The Trail of Death Ends
The Potawotami Indians reach their destination of Osawatomie, Kansas after two months of traveling.