Question

Compare the experiences of the Cherokee and the Seminoles in their efforts to resist removal from their own lands by the U.S. government. Why were the Seminoles successful in their efforts, while the Cherokee were not successful? (Remember to restate the question when you answer and do not assume I know who they, them, Indians, etc. are -- you need to be specific in your answer.)

Answer 1

Answer:

The Seminole successfully waged a guerilla war while the Cherokee unsuccessfully negotiated treaties. What were some of the features of the new Native American communities in the West?

Explanation:

The Cherokee tried to assimilate into the white culture by adopting several elements of the contemporary white culture. The Seminole decided to fight with force. What was the Supreme Court's ruling in Worcester v. Cherokee attempts at resisting the removal by the United States included creating a formal Cherokee constitution, negotiating the Treat of 1819, and proceeding with legal action within the Supreme Court. These actions proved futile when Andrew Jackson was elected President and forcibly removed them for their land.