Tag: Indian History

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 are some of the events of 1866. Federal Government Actions Congress granted the Atlantic & Pacific Railroad a right-of-way across the west which included the odd sections of land forty … Continued

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 passing fad, but was a force that was changing the Indian way of life as well as the natural landscape. French The French saw that their best opportunity for economic … Continued