Indian Territory

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The Incredible Shrinking
Indian Territory
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North America in 1700
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North America in 1763 Red areas reserved to
Indian settlement
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North America in 1768 White encroachment
(the overmountain men)
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North America in 1783
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North America in 1810 Red areas of U.S.
Northwest Territory still in Indian control
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North America in 1834 Tribes removed to West
under Jackson Van Buren
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North America in 1854 Territory allotted
exclusively to Indian control
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Indian Territory in 1876
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Indian Territory in 1889 After Dawes Act and
purchase or opening of surplus lands