American Indians
Some Indian Conflicts in 1866
The American Indian histories of 1866 carry numerous accounts of wars, battles, massacres, and other conflicts. Some of these are briefly described below. Conflicts with […]
American Indians
Massachusetts Prior to 1620
It is not uncommon to encounter the assumption that the history of Massachusetts began with arrival of the Pilgrims in 1620. However, Indians had lived […]
Indians as People Under the Law
Very soon after the Spanish began their invasion of this continent, both the European courts and clergy declared Indians to be “people” in a biological […]
Some Indian Events of 1866
Following the Civil War, the American government renewed its efforts to expand into the West, which required more dealings with Indian nations. Briefly described below […]
Indian Events of 1666
By 1666, it was evident to the Indian nations in the eastern portion of North America that European colonization (French and English) was not a […]
The Idaho Indian Conflicts of 1866
Idaho became a territory during the Civil War: in 1863 President Abraham Lincoln signed the legislation creating Idaho out of portions of Washington and Dakota […]
The Utah Indian Wars of 1866
While Mormon settlement of Utah began in 1847, American Indians had inhabited the region for thousands of years. The Mormon settlements displaced and disrupted the […]
Some Indian Events of 1766
Two and a half centuries ago, in 1766, American Indian life had already undergone dramatic changes due to the European invasion. Horses, originally brought into […]
Some American Indian Events in 1816
By 1816, the United States was developing policies that would remove all Indians from the eastern portion of the country and resettle them in lands […]
The Fur Trade in 1816
During the first part of the nineteenth century, the fur trade continued to be one of the important economic engines in North America. Driven in […]