Unit 3 Project

By star.eyr
  • Early Indian Removal

    Early Indian Removal

    In 1829, when Jackson became president of the United States of America, he asked the Native Americans to move westward, voluntarily. It was said that many had wanted the Natives to be a part of the 'American culture'; dressing like a white person, and making them christians.
  • Trail of Tears

    Trail of Tears

    After Natives refused to move, they were finally forced out of their land to move from the east to the west of the U.S.
  • Civil War

    Civil War

    The Confederate States of America had created many treaties in the south with the Natives, offering them many guaranteed deals.
  • Reconstruction Treaties

    Reconstruction Treaties

    Former slaves that were under tribes had to enroll themselves into becoming tribal members.
  • Dawes Act

    Dawes Act

    Passed by the U.S. congress in 1887, the Dawes Act was aimed for the Native Americans to assimilate, once again, to be an American.
  • Oklahoma Land Rush

    Oklahoma Land Rush

    In 1889, land in Indian Territory was sold very cheaply and open for settlers to claim.
  • Indian Reorganization Act

    Indian Reorganization Act

    In 1934, the Reorganization Act was aimed to change back the policies that were harmful to Natives.