The Indian Removal Act Of 1830
Jackson signed and implemented the Indian Removal Act of 1830. The Indian Removal Act was where Cherokee indians were forced to move from their land and walk thousands of miles to relocate to present day Oklahoma. Over four thousand Cherokee indians died along the way because of the environment conditions that includes the snow, rain, ice, freezing temperatures, starvation, illnesses, etc. They experienced diseases, starvation and exhaustion on their heartbreaking journey. It is recorded as a time of despair for the indians that were sent away unfairly. The law told them to make it fair, voluntarily and peaceful, but President Jackson and the government ignored that. Jackson’s decision became known as the Trail of Tears, which was one of the
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most tragic event that happened in history. They pushed them out of their homes and stole their livestock. The whites burned and looted their houses, ridding them of their precious valuables. They knew that if they got their land then they would make a huge profit. The Southern states were determined to get the land for the money and investments.
At least 15,000 indians died in this removal era.
Usually, this time refers to the Southeast and Cherokee indians specifically. They were pushed to walk thousands of miles over almost ten present day states on their journey.
Some Cherokees move west on their own to live in other places. The displacement was not wanted by everyone. Daniel Webster and Henry Clay spoke against it. Although this happened, the government used the Treaty of Echota to clarify the removal. The Indians signed away their land in return of money, livestock, and other things that were promised.
When they signed the Treaty of Echota, they pretty much signed their death warrants. It led to factionalism and the death of most leaders. Chief John Ross opposed to the Treaty of Echota. No matter what he thought, Georgia and the government enforced it and sent the Cherokees to southeastern homeland. They were loaded onto boats into Indian Territory. It is also known that some were held in prison camps while they waited to go to new land.
The trip is known as the “trail where they cried” for the indians. It was one of the most brutal events that happened in America. The whites want for their land began early, and every treaty was broken. The Indians didn't think it was fair, but the government and Jackson continued
regardless.
Before the trip, over 4,000 men, women, and children were taken. The mothers grieved so much that their children barely survived. The elders tried to help them. It is told that a rose bloomed where every tear was shed. They were white for the tears, and they had a gold center to represent the gold that was stolen. It also had seven leaves for the seven clans. The Cherokee Rose still grows along the trail in Oklahoma to this day.
most tragic event that happened in history. They pushed them out of their homes and stole their livestock. The whites burned and looted their houses, ridding them of their precious valuables. They knew that if they got their land then they would make a huge profit. The Southern states were determined to get the land for the money and investments.
At least 15,000 indians died in this removal era.
Usually, this time refers to the Southeast and Cherokee indians specifically. They were pushed to walk thousands of miles over almost ten present day states on their journey.
Some Cherokees move west on their own to live in other places. The displacement was not wanted by everyone. Daniel Webster and Henry Clay spoke against it. Although this happened, the government used the Treaty of Echota to clarify the removal. The Indians signed away their land in return of money, livestock, and other things that were promised.
When they signed the Treaty of Echota, they pretty much signed their death warrants. It led to factionalism and the death of most leaders. Chief John Ross opposed to the Treaty of Echota. No matter what he thought, Georgia and the government enforced it and sent the Cherokees to southeastern homeland. They were loaded onto boats into Indian Territory. It is also known that some were held in prison camps while they waited to go to new land.
The trip is known as the “trail where they cried” for the indians. It was one of the most brutal events that happened in America. The whites want for their land began early, and every treaty was broken. The Indians didn't think it was fair, but the government and Jackson continued
regardless.
Before the trip, over 4,000 men, women, and children were taken. The mothers grieved so much that their children barely survived. The elders tried to help them. It is told that a rose bloomed where every tear was shed. They were white for the tears, and they had a gold center to represent the gold that was stolen. It also had seven leaves for the seven clans. The Cherokee Rose still grows along the trail in Oklahoma to this day.