Congress is charged by the Constitution with providing for the general welfare of the country's citizens. Historically, this has meant improving transportation, promoting agriculture and industry, protecting health and the environment, and seeking ways to solve social and economic problems.
D. Andrew Jackson made an act "Removal Act" forcing Native Americans to move to another land, causing Trail Of Tears. Many had died by starvation and no warmth through the way. Americans wanted resources like gold, found in the Native American.
