American Indian Timeline

Battle of Fallen Timbers

Aug 20, 1794

General Anthony Wayne led U.S. troops to victory over a confederation of Indian warriors whose leaders included Chief Blue Jacket of the Shawnees and Chief Little Turtle.

Indian Removal Act

May 28, 1830

Trail of Tears

Oct 15, 1838

Sand Creek Masacre

Nov 29, 1864

Battle of the Hundred Slain

Dec 17, 1866

Red Clouds War

Dec 17, 1866

Treaty of Fort Laramie

Jan 1, 1868

Red River War

Jan 17, 1868

The U.S army hearded people of the Kiowa onto reservations while opening fire on the enemy tribes.

Battle of Little Bighorn

Jun 25, 1876

Battle Of Wounded Knee

Dec 28, 1890

General Custer's old regiment rounded up around 350 hungry and freezing Sioux and took them to a camp in South Dakota.