The Pros And Cons Of The Indian Removal Act

Beginning of the 19th century began with land-hungry american exploring the backcountry of the Coastal South and state of Alabama and Mississippi; However, since indian tribes occupied these lands, americans petitioned natives to be removed leading to the Indian Removal Act where authorized president, Andrew Jackson, signed a treaty to remove native tribes east of the Mississippi river and provide land west of the river. In difference, I believe this act wasn’t justified for several reasons; such as laws being disobeyed, natives being disrespected, and the Trail Of Tears The Indian removal act wasn’t justified because laws were disobeyed throughout the supreme court; for instance, Andrew Jackson negotiated with Native Americans to
Another reason why the Indian removal act wasn’t justified considering Natives were disrespected entirely. For an example, Andrew Jackson treated native tribes such as the Cherokee as little toddlers and he was the father of all tribe stating, “They were children in need of guidance”(PBS), in addition, when Thomas Jefferson appointed Jackson his campaign against indians to collect Creek and Cherokee lands, he advised his troops to ambush native tribes and exterminate all women including children from
The Cherokee tribes hated Andrew Jackson and his Tyrannical ways, they nicknamed him “Sharp knife” or “Old hickory” (Indian Country Today), considering the massive killings throughout history and the killer mentality he had; for instance, no illness or injury would stop Jackson from leading his troops into victory against his enemy no matter the circumstances. Lastly, the Indian Removal Act wasn't justified considering this event lead to the Trail of Tears. after the evacuation of native tribes from their lands, they began a thousand mile journey west of the Mississippi river through harsh climates, limited clothing, and barely enough food to survive; furthermore, more than 5,000 natives died of diseases including smallpox,malaria, and typhus; in addition, luckily, 200 natives survived the journey where they adapted to warm climates and non-profitable soil which also lead to many casualties due to starvation In conclusion, the Indian Removal Act was a law passed by the supreme court stating natives tribes must be removed east of the Mississippi river and relocated to the west; in difference, this law wasn't justified considering laws were being disobeyed, natives weren't treated fairly and was disrespected, finally, this event led to population decrease and eventually,