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Treaty of Fort Larmie
Treaty was between the U.S treaty commissoners and representives trilers. It sets forth traditonal territoral claims of the tribes as among themselves -
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Homestead Act
Was passed by the U.S congress. It provided for the transfer of 160 acres of land -
Indian peace Commision established
It negociated peace with plains. Indian tribes were warning the U.S -
Transcontinental Railroad completed
This railroad was a very important goal for president Abraham Lincoln. The railroad was fully finished four years later after his death. -
Battle of Little Bighorn
The battle was called Custer's last stand. Battle was against the U.S 7th Cavalry. -
End of cattle boom
Cattle boom ended. The cattle boom ended because of too many cattle on the open range to handle -
Dawes Act
The act was designed to breakup tribes. It promoted the assimilation of Indians into American society -
Oklahoma Land Rush
Indian territory opened up in Oklahoma. This caused a chain of episodes to occur. -
Closing of the Frontier
Frontier was ending in a census. The western frontier was the first to close. -
Battle of Wounded Knee
U.S troops arrested chief Big Foot and Wounded Knee creek. The tribe was destroyed. -
Populist Party founded
Populist Party formed. Formed to be president. -
William Jenning Bryan's "Cross of God" speech
Speech of religion. Gave people a choice to do what they feel God said.