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Jan 1, 1492
100% of people in North America were Native Americans
100% of the people living in north america were Native American. -
Jan 1, 1492
Disease killed tons of Indians
Disease was the highest killer of Native Americans when they came in contact with the Europeans. -
Jan 1, 1570
The Iroquis Confederacy
The Iroquis Confederacy was a model for the constitution. -
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Crispus Attucks mother
Crisupus Attuck's mother was part of the Natick tribe. -
The Proclomation of 1763
The Proclomation of 1763 restricted colonists so that they couldn't settle in the ohio valley. -
Most Native Americans side with British
Most of the Indians sided with the British in the Revolutionary War. -
The first treaty signed between Native Americans and America
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Tecumseh unites tribes
Tecumseh and Takawatawa united the tribes in the Ohio Valley -
20,000 Native Americans were slaves in missions
20,000 Native Americans were slaves in California's missions. -
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Trail of Tears
Forced migration of cherokee from Georgia to Oklahoma. -
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Forced migration of Cherokee
The cherokee had to migrate from Georgia to Oklahoma. -
The reservation system
The reservation system set aside parcels of land for native Americans. -
Nez Perce make run for Canada
Cheif Joseph led the Nez Perce to Canada. -
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Carslisle school
The Carslisle school was an example of Europeans trying to assimilate Native Americans. -
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Boarding Schools didn't allow Native Americans to speak own language
The boarding school forbid the Native American's language. -
Dawes Act
The Dawes act prevented Native Americans from owning land as a group. -
Wounded Knee
The last decisive battle against the Europeans in the west. -
The Ghost Dance
This dance was used to ward off the Europeans. -
Jim Thorpe wins gold
Jim Thorpe wins 2 golds and is considered greatest athlete in world. -
Native Americans get citizenship
Native Americans were recognized as citizens. -
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Charles Curtis was the only Native American Vice-President.
Charles was the only Native American to become a vice president. -
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Navajo code breakers
The navajo code breakers were used in WWII to send codes. -
American Indian Movement
The American Indian Movement was formed to fight for Indian rights. -
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Native Americans occupied Alcatraz
Native Americans occupied Alcatraz to honor one of their treaties. -
Trail of Broken Treaties
Was a political action to raise awareness about the plight of Native Americans. -
Allowed to practice religion
Finally allowed to practice own religion. -
1% of people living in North America that are Native American
1% of all of the people living in America are Native American. -
New York City
The most Native Americans live in New York City. -
Indians are most represented per capita in the Military.
Native Americans are represented the most in a goverment system per capita in the Military.
