United States History Student Edition

On this 1890 map, the red line shows the border between the Oklahoma Territory (to the left) and the Indian Territory (to the right). Each colored section of these territories was assigned as a reservation to one or more nations. The lands labeled Cherokee Outlet were promised to the Cherokee as a route to the West that would remain open to them forever.

The U.S. Army built a number of forts in the area and promised to protect the Native Americans and keep peace in the area. The Native Americans themselves also worked to keep the peace in the Indian Territory. Many different groups of Native Americans with their own cultures and customs were now living together, which caused conflict among them. The Choctaw police force, known as the Lighthorsemen, helped maintain order and public safety. Settled in their new homes, the Native Americans developed their own constitutions and governments. They built farms and schools. However, the disputes over removal that

arose within each tribal group during the 1830s continued to divide the groups for years to come.

7 CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING Explaining What was the final result of the Seminole Wars? LESSON ACTIVITIES 1. Narrative Writing Write a newspaper article describing the forced relocation of the Cherokee to the Indian Territory. Be sure to include a headline. 2. Presenting Work with another student to research the current status of a Native American nation discussed in this lesson. Create a short presentation on your findings to share with your class.

Library of Congress Geography and Map Division [LCN 2012586269]

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