I think it is important that it is important to recognize the history of removal as a period of many removals because it is necessary to give some sort of honor to the one affected by these removals. In the 1830s the United States saw instances of forced relocation especially directed towards communities, in the Southeast and East particularly focusing on the five “civilized” tribes; Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek (Muscogee) and Seminole. These tribes were moved against their will to what’s Oklahoma. The expansion of slavery and the displacement of groups were closely linked processes. Both Native Americans and Africans experienced enslavement during this period with Africans becoming the group subjected to slavery. While this was all happening European powers formed alliances with tribes for their own gain using these partnerships for various purposes such as employing Native Americans as slave catchers. The Marshall Trilogy (1823-1832) a series of Supreme Court cases played a role in shaping legal frameworks during this turbulent time. These court decisions, along with the Indian Removal Act of 1830 which was deemed unconstitutional had reaching effects, on American autonomy and land rights. Despite challenges faced by communities outcomes often leaned towards advancing settler colonial interests and reinforcing their control in the area. During this time a significant event that left a lasting impact was the Trail of Tears, where Native American tribes were forcefully moved from their lands to designated areas known as “Indian Territory.” Many Native Americans endured suffering and loss of life due, to conditions, diseases and lack of food during these forced relocations. The Trail of Tears serves as a symbol of the trend of displacement and dispossession faced by Native American communities. The repercussions of these actions stretch beyond the century and continue to shape the present day realities of both Native American and African American populations in Oklahoma. The forced relocations, coupled with the expansion of slavery at that time have woven an painful narrative that still resonates within these communities. Their shared history characterized by displacement, exploitation and resilience has deeply influenced their fabric and social interactions.