<span>In July 1836, Andrew Jackson issued the Specie Circular, which required that public lands be purchased using "gold or silver," since it was thought that this would be better for the US economy. </span>
He was not informed fo his right to consult with an attorney before and or during an interrogation, and he was not informed of his right not to self incriminate. Nor was he informed of his right to remain silent. Basically, the police didn't even read him his Miranda rights.
Their land became smaller and smaller as the white men were taking over.
The Homestead Act signed by Abraham Lincoln