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John Johnson HIS 200: Applied History Southern New Hampshire University September 14th, 2023 Topic and Research Question Topic: I have decided to focus on the Trail of Tears and Native Americans' experiences with regard to the Indian Removal Act. My research will focus on the historical events that led to the passage of the Indian Removal Act and the reasons why Native Americans were forcibly removed from their ancestral lands. I'd like to find out if the laws of the United States protected their freedom and liberties. As it gives a clear picture of how Native Americans were treated at the time, the significance of the Cherokee Nation v. Georgia case of 1831 will also be studied. The Indian Removal Act had significant consequences since it made it impossible for Native Americans to support themselves or their families, which led to the deportation of hundreds of people from their homes from the time of its acceptance until the present. Research Question: What were the events that led to the Indian Removal Act, which ultimately led to the Trail of Tears, and how did its implementation make it more challenging for Cherokee Native Americans to achieve freedom? Search Terms: Search Terms: Trail of Tears, Indian Removal Act, Cherokee Nation and Trail of Tears, Native American forced removal, Andrew Jackson and Indian removal, Cherokee Nation vs. Georgia. Primary Sources: " Riding the Trail of Tears" in Bison Books; 2011. Accessed August 31, 2023. I chose this source because it shows how hesitant the President and the government are to follow the Supreme Court's decision allowing the Cherokee tribe to remain on their home lands. The limits of the court's power are highlighted in this article. "Trail of Tears : The Rise and Fall of the Cherokee Nation" in Anchor Books ed. Anchor; 1989. Accessed August 31, 2023. I chose this source because it provides an overview of the event and details Congress's and President Jackson's proposed laws. It provides specific proof, such as the President's statements to Congress about the removal of the Indians. In essence, this source offers a firsthand account from the President himself, as Jackson explains his explanation for the dismissal and its expected effects.

Secondary Sources: Perdue, T. (1989). Cherokee Women and the Trail of Tears. Journal of Women's History 1 (1), 14-30. doi:10.1353/jowh.2010.0030. I chose this source because it looks at how important their responsibilities are in families and communities, how tough they are, and what they do to help maintain cultural traditions. The difficulties they faced with their health, their emotional toll, and their spiritual journey are all covered in this piece. This piece offers a betterr understanding of the Trail of Tears and its effects on the Cherokee Nation by emphasizing on the sometimes-ignored perspective of Cherokee women. Toward the Setting Sun: John Ross, the Cherokees, and the Trail of Tears. (2010, November 1). Publishers Weekly, 257(43). I chose this source because it gives a thorough and detailed description of the dispute over territory and authority between President Andrew Jackson and Cherokee Chief John Ross. It provides insights into the political difficulty, human dramas, and destructive impulses of the United States during this crucial period in their history. Thesis: The catastrophic aftermath of Andrew Jackson's 1830s Indian Removal Act is represented by the Trail of Tears. It is the result of a number of poor choices made by the government during that time. The main goals of this essay are to explain the reasoning behind President Jackson's decision to remove the Cherokee tribes and to shed light on the numerous struggles these communities have faced. Audience: The professor, people with an interest in the topic, my fellow students, and those who have stood up for Native Americans' rights are among my possible audience members. They want to learn more about the history of Native Americans and the Indian Removal Act itself. Readers of this essay should learn the unpleasant truth about what led to this unfair action. This essay draws heavily from the thorough investigation carried out by others, who have collected a lot of data and knowledge on the subject. My goal is to put all of these parts together clearly so that my audience can see the bigger picture: that the Indian Removal Act not only caused great pain to Native Americans but also threw doubt on the moral integrity of the US as a whole. References Blake M. Hausman. Riding the Trail of Tears. Bison Books; 2011. Accessed August 31, 2023. https://search-ebscohost-com.ezproxy.snhu.edu/login.aspx?

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