Question

Compare and contrast Andrew Jackson’s and Henry Clay’s arguments about American Indian removal. Write a paragraph explaining each man’s opinion on this issue. Use evidence from the documents to support your conclusions. Access the documents here.

Answer 1

Answer:

Andrew Jackson disapproved the American Indian's way of life, he strongly supported the removal, and he put white settlers and farmers as priority. Henry Clay thought that American Indian tribes had a legal right to their territory. He believed that tribes should be paid for land they ceded to the United States. As a result, Clay opposed the idea of Indian removal.