Historical Events tagged with "federal reservation"
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Politics & Government
Creation of the first federal Indian Reservation
August 7th, 1786 238 years ago
In 1786, the United States established its first federal Indian reservation, specifically for the Cherokee people. Located in what is now Western North Carolina, this reservation was a response to the increasing need for land management and relations with Native American tribes. It was a significant step in defining U.S. policies regarding Indigenous lands and communities, ultimately seeking a formalized relationship that would attempt to protect tribal lands.
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