trail of tears By kaleborlilnutnut Period: May 25, 1830 to Apr 26, 1839 the trail of tears May 28, 1830 The Indian Removal Act Apr 12, 1861 The Civil War Jul 10, 1866 The Reconstruction Treaties Feb 8, 1887 The Dawes Act Apr 22, 1889 The Oklahoma Land Rush Jun 18, 1929 The Indian Reorganization Act