1830-Indian Removal Act was passed by Jackson in 1830. The Cherokees lived in Georgia and assimilated as much as possible to the white population. However, when gold was found in Georgia, the Indians were ordered to move to Oklahoma.
1831-Cherokee Nation v. Georgia:In this supreme court case, John Marshall sided with the Cherokees in his decision. However, Jackson overruled his decision.
1834-The Indian Non-Intercourse Act: The Congress created the new Indian Territory in the west for the Indians who have been removed.
1835-The Seminole War: Thousands of U.S. troops were sent to force the Seminole Indians in the Indian Territory. It cost the U.S. more than the entire budget for the Indian Removal War.
1838-1839-Trail of Tears:After the Indian Removal Act was passed, the Cherokee were escorted out of Georgia by the U.S. Army. They had to walk towards Oklahoma. many of them died of sickness and starvation.
Analysis
as America continue to drastically grow, the less space Americans had for their lives and crops
Americans moved westward + immigration caused the constant push for NA to move westward
conflicts and protests occurred, but murders and killings were the response to the NA
Jackson was sympathetic to land-hungry citizens , which led to the constant mistreatment of NA during Jackson’s presidential term
the force of leaving the NA traditional homeland is heartbreaking and broke many NA hearts and lives