Question

Before becoming president, how did Andrew Jackson gain a reputation as an "Indian fighter?" A. He pushed the Indian Removal Act through Congress. B. He led US Army forces to victory in the First Seminole War and the Creek War. C. He led the raid on an Osage village in the Battle of Claremore Mound. D. He was paternalistic towards American Indians and fought to "take care" of tribes by establishing forts in the Indian Territory.

Answer 1

The answer is b i believe

Answer 2

The correct answer is A) he pushed the Indian Removal Act to Congress.

Before becoming president, Andrew Jackson gained a reputation as an "Indian fighter because he pushed the Indian Removal Act to Congress.

When he was young, Jackson fight against the Indian tribes. When he got to the presidency of the United States, he pushed the Indian Removal Act of 1830. He, personally, believed that the Indians tribes represented a hinder in the progress of the country. The act cleared lands occupied by Indian Reservations in order to be settled by white men and be productive.