Native American Removal
Definition
Native American Removal refers to the forced relocation of Native American nations from their ancestral homelands in the Southeastern United States following the Indian Removal Act of 1830.
Analogy
Imagine being forced to move out of your childhood home because someone else wants to live there, even though you have deep roots and memories tied to that place. That's similar to what happened with Native American tribes during this period.
Related terms
Indian Removal Act: An act passed in 1830 under President Andrew Jackson which authorized him to grant unsettled lands west of Mississippi in exchange for Indian lands within existing state borders.
Trail of Tears: The route along which thousands of Cherokee were forcibly removed from Georgia to Oklahoma, resulting in thousands dying from disease, starvation, and exposure during their journey.
Andrew Jackson: Seventh president of the United States who signed into law the Indian Removal Act.
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- What was the primary purpose of the United States government's policy of Native American removal in the 19th century?
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