Impact of the American Civil War on Native Americans

Impact of the American Civil War on Native Americans

Native Americans served on both sides during the Civil War. Many nations were involved such as the Cherokee, Creek, Delaware, Ojibwe and Huron. The Cherokees supported the South and when they lost were considered disloyal and their rights were taken away.

The war allowed native nations who were fighting the US troops a rest especially in the west of the USA. When the war was over however the many US troops had become experienced and even more committed to taking native lands for the USA. The Civil War made the US army stronger and more determined which was bad news for the native Americans who were fighting them and desperately trying to hold on to their land.