-
First contact established with the Lakota. Full details of Expedition
-
President Andrew Jackson passes the Indian Removal Acts, forcing Native American emmigration to western lands, despite the supreme court repeatedly ruling in favor of the Natives. Hundreds die in the subsequent trail of tears. In depth information
-
Massive migration to the west coast, through Lakota lands, begins. The stage is set for bloody conflict between the Americans and the Lakota.
-
The United States is temporarily distracted from the Lakota conflict.
-
More information about transcontinental railroad
Migration through Lakota lands further increasses. Tensions continue to flare. -
History of the Black Hills After discovering gold in the area, the US steals the sacred Black Hills from the Lakota. The Lakota people are furious, but they cannot do anything to win against the mighty yet abusive United States.
-
More Information on the battle Tensions reach a boiling point, fighting begins between the Americans and the Lakota, but quickly ends. Lakota forces are quickly destroyed, and the Lakota people are forced to give in to American demands. This battle ends futher conflict between Indians and the United States government.
