Native American timeline by

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The 1st colonies arrive in America. The conflict between races begins.

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A coalition of Native Americans of the Great Lakes region in a Powwow resisting British policies.

Indian Removal Act (1830)

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This act was signed by President Andrew Jackson. This act led to the thievery by the U.S. government

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The forced relocation of the Cherokee Nation and other tribes from their lands. Accounts vary of the lives lost from 3,500-5,000.

Battle of Little Bighorn (1876)

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A victory for the Lakota Sioux and Cheyenne warriors against U.S. forces and General Custer. This battle was also known as "Custer's last Stand".

Wounded Knee Massacre (1890)

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US Army troops kill 150-300 Lakota men, women, and children. Most were unarmed, leaving them defenseless.

Indian Citizenship Act (1924)

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Granted US citizenship to Native Americans. However, this act did not guarantee voting rights.

Indian reorganization Act (1934)

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John Collier was a notable figure in US history, particularly for his advocacy for Native American Rights. This act aimed to reverse assimilation policies and restore self-governance.

Occupation of Alcatraz (1969-1971)

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A pivotal event in Native American activism. When activists took over Alcatraz Island, citing the 1868 Treaty of Fort Laramie, which stated that surplus land should be returned to indigenous people. The island had been declared surplus property after the closing of the prison in 1963.

Standing Rock protests (2016)

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These protests opposed the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL). Raising concerns about threats to sacred burial sites and the tribe's water supply from potential oil spills.