Indian tribes and cultures map created through fossil findings before Europeans settlers pushed Native Americans away from their original lands.
Pictures care of Library of Congress' website on Immigration for teachers and students.
Indians moving West on the Trail of Tears after the Indian Removal Act of 1830 which forced all Indians living east of the Mississippi to move to barren land west of the Mississippi.
Picture care of pbs.org.
In the West the U.S. army tried to keep Indians contained in the designated reservations to keep other land for white settlers. 1876
Picture care of Library of Congress' Prints and Photo Gallery.
Lt. Colonel George Custer of US Cavalry’s death by Indians in the West when he tried to force them back to their designated reservation, but failed to know how large the Indian army was. 1878
Picture care of Library of Congress' Prints and Photo Gallery.
As compared to 400 years ago there are very few Indian Reservations left due to Western Expansion and more recently, the modern development of large pieces of property. Additionally, more and more Native American are losing ties to their heritage and assimilating into Western culture.
Picture care of the National Park Service Website.
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