Trail of Death

By rjunod22

  • 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.