US Native American History

By EGuerrero2254
  • Treaty of Paris 1783

    Treaty of Paris 1783

    The treaty recognized the end of the American Revolution and the independence of the United States from Great Britain. Expanded the United States territory from the Appalachians Mountains to the Mississippi River. Trespass into Indian Territory and disregarded Indian Tribes
  • Fort Washington 1790

    Fort Washington 1790

    Following the Treaty of Paris, the American government in 1788-89 sought to attain the Indian Ohio land for US settlers. Little Turtle refused to secede land to the U.S. Resulting in the American government to build forts in 1790 inCincinnati called Fort Washington.
  • St. Clair's Campaign of 1791

    St. Clair's Campaign of 1791

    Little Turtle and his warrior army defeated the US in November 1791
  • Battle of Fallen Timber

    Battle of Fallen Timber

    General Wayne defeated Little Turtle and his warriors at Fallen Timbers in 1794.
  • Treaty of Greenville 1795

    Treaty of Greenville 1795

    The Treaty of Greenville was signed between the United States and several Native American tribes after the U.S. victory at the Battle of Fallen Timbers. The treaty forced Native tribes to cede large portions of land in present-day Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois to the U.S. government. In exchange, tribes received goods and a promise of peace, but it marked the beginning of rapid U.S. expansion into Native territories and growing distrust between Native nations and the U.S.