The Indian Removal Act was an act that forced Native Americans out of their land. This act was passed because Andrew Jackson, who was president at the time, wanted the land for farming.
TRIBES THAT WERE PERSECUTED FROM THEIR LAND
- Cherokee
- Choctaw
- Creeks
- Chickasaw
- Seminole
- Fox and Sauk Indians
RESPONSE TO REMOVAL
Cherokee
- The Cherokee sued the state of Georgia and tried to implement American traditions into their own culture.
- Trail of Tears
Choctaw
- They quietly followed what the federal government ordered and were forced to give up all their land.
Creeks
- Resisted in 1836
- Then held their heads low and eventually surrendered and gave in.
Chickasaw
- Negotiated a treaty for better supplies on the journey west.
Seminole
- Leaders were forced to sign a removal treaty, so people fought.
- Started the 2nd Seminole War
- Eventually, most were still removed from Florida
Fox and Sauk Indians
- Leader Black Hawk led his people to fight against removal.
- In 1832, tribe was running out of supplies
- Were forced to migrate west and give up
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