Indian Removal Era Begins 1828-1849

1848

U.S. assumes jurisdiction over southwest lands, nations

A section of the original Treaty of Hidalgo. Image: U.S. Government
A section of the original Treaty of Hidalgo. Image: U.S. Government

With the signing of the Treaty of Hidalgo, Indian nations in the Southwest must contend with the U.S. government to address jurisdictional disputes over their territories (Nies, 1996).

Settler Colonial Policy

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