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The Battle of the Little Bighorn, in 1876, was a clash between Lakota Sioux, Cheyenne warriors, and U.S. 7th Cavalry. Led by General Custer, the cavalry suffered a devastating defeat, known as "Custer's Last Stand," resulting in the death of Custer and his troops due to Native American resistance.

The Battle of Wounded Knee, in 1890, was a tragic clash between U.S. troops and Lakota Sioux at Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota. Misunderstandings led to violence, resulting in the deaths of around 200 Native Americans, many of whom were unarmed. The event marked the end of major armed conflicts in the Indian Wars era.

The Dawes Act, enacted in 1887, aimed to assimilate Native Americans by allotting reservation land to individual households and encouraging private land ownership. It aimed to promote farming and reduce tribal communal landholding. However, the act often resulted in land loss, cultural disruption, and loss of tribal sovereignty for indigenous communities.

The Indian Wars, spanning 1860 to 1890, were a series of conflicts between Native American tribes and the expanding U.S. government forces. Driven by land disputes, cultural clashes, and broken treaties, these battles included the Little Bighorn and Wounded Knee Massacre, profoundly impacting indigenous populations and shaping U.S. westward expansion policies.

The Transcontinental Railroad, completed in 1869, linked the eastern and western coasts of the United States. Constructed by Central Pacific and Union Pacific, it facilitated cross-country travel and trade, reshaping the nation's economy and fostering westward expansion, connecting Omaha, Nebraska, and Sacramento, California.