Indian Removal Act of 1830
Definition
This was a law signed by President Andrew Jackson that authorized him to negotiate with southern Native American tribes for their removal westward, away from white settlements.
Analogy
Think about it as if someone barged into your room and told you that they're taking over because they need more space, forcing you out without any regard for your feelings or rights.
Related terms
Andrew Jackson: The seventh president who signed into law the Indian Removal Act.
Five Civilized Tribes: These are five Native American nations—the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek (Muscogee), and Seminole—who were most significantly impacted by this act.
Seminole Wars: A series conflicts between various groups among Native Americans collectively known as Seminoles and U.S., which arose due to tensions created by these removal policies.
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- Which Native American tribe was forcibly relocated during Andrew Jackson's presidency through the Indian Removal Act of 1830?
- Which factor remained consistent in the US government's policy towards Native Americans from the Indian Removal Act of 1830 until the late 19th century?
- Which policy ended with the Indian Removal Act of 1830?
- How might Native American tribes' current socioeconomic conditions differ had the Indian Removal Act of 1830 not been passed?
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