America has many presidents who are still remembered with their legacies, but President Andrew

The Cherokees developed their own constitution, which caused some outrage within the Cherokee community and great anger throughout Georgia. Perhaps the Cherokee government took the idea of civilization too far, as their government and constitution were inspired by the United States’. For example, their boundaries are outlined and regulations for running for an office are made clear. In fury, the governor of Georgia insisted that the Cherokee Nation were gaining the dominance that laid greatly within the borders of Georgia. He also commanded President John Q. Adams to condemn it. President Adams claimed that this constitution was a device of local government and that there was no interference between the affiliation of the Cherokee Nation and the federal government. This created a ground for the Cherokees to stand upon, giving themselves recognition and power. Indirectly, this was a way for the Cherokees to announce their refusal to accept the removal and let their voice be heard. This case also represented the prejudice and lust for land that Georgia had for the tribe. After the decision of President Adams to stay neutral, the Cherokees took advantage of their short-lived power and began to publish newspapers and hold elections for representatives under this constitution. They had an office for principal chief and published different imprints of their laws. Still, this didn’t stop the government of

In 1832, the Indians signed a treaty which stated that the federal government would provide them with suitable western land and would protect them until they moved. But, with the onslaught of white settlers, the War Department backed down on it’s promise (pbs.org). Also in 1833, a small faction of the Cherokee were tricked to sign an illegal removal treaty, also known as the “Treaty of New Echota.” Led by Chief John Ross, over 15,000 Cherokees signed a petition in protest of this new treaty, but the Supreme court ignores their demands and instead ratified the treaty in 1836 (pbs.org). In all, the Indians shouldn’t have been forced to move since the Americans had cheated them in treaties and trades many times

As Southerners expanded west into the land of the Cherokees, Creeks, Choctaw, and other Indian nations the United States overlooked and abused the Indians. The Federal Government decided to force them out of their land, making the land available for white settlements. Andrew Jackson played an important role in the Indian removal. He had a complicated relationship with the Indians due to the controversial issues on the Indian Removal Act.Consin Jackson forced Congress to pass this act since he believed that it would not only benefit the Indians as well as America. The Indians, as well as others, disagree with the government's thoughts and beliefs, however, most had no say in the ruling of this Act. The passing of this act brought conserved throughout the entire country, as some Americans believed the Natives were subject to these new state legislatures while others believed the

During Andrew Jackson’s term, America had set its sights on the Indians’ territory. President Jackson decided to create a controversial treaty that would allow America to exchange the Indians’ land for a large piece of land in Louisiana Territory. It was created on May 28, 1830 and sparked much criticism and support throughout the nation. The Indian Removal Act of 1830 was justified because the Indians were enemies of America, they were given good land, and they were offered the government’s protection.

The Indian Removal Act was signed into law by President Jackson in 1830. President Jackson decided to have the Indians moved to lands west of the Mississippi River. Believing this offered the best hope to sanctuary peace and protect the Indians from being dispersed and demolished. This removal was intended to be voluntary but groups of Indians were strongly pressured to go. These migrations often turned into forced marches during which led to many perishing.

One of Jackson’s most important priorities during his presidency was to build relationships with Indian tribes that lived within the borders of the United States. Jackson moved very quickly and decisively when making importing decisions. Jackson did not hate the Indians as a race, but did feel like they were lower on the social status than whites. He felt that he had the power to move the Indians out of the way toward the west. The southwest tribes included the Cherokees, Chickasaws, Choctaws, and Creeks. The Indian Removal Act was passed on May 28, 1830 and allowed President Jackson to grant unsettled land west of the Mississippi in return for Indian land. Though a few tribes went peacefully, most rebelled and did not go without a fight. Jackson removed indians from their native land to the west where they were unfamiliar with the landscape, had no settlements, and were unaware of the food sources in the new area they were forced to settle. More indian tribes would have fought back if the power of the American militia was not overpowering to the natives small

-The major arguments for Indian removal were that due to an increase in cotton productions because of the newly invented cotton gin farmers needed more land for their plantation. This created pressure on Indian Land. Another reason was that Americans felt superior to Indians, but the final major argument was that they should try to assimilate the Indians into American society as was done with the Cherokees.

By the early 1800’s with the Constitution firmly in place and the economy recovering, the population was growing. The settlers desire to expand further West and south met many hazards, the largest of which being the Native Americans that occupied those lands. Settlers were eager to raise large cotton and tobacco plantations and Native Americans were seen as an obstacle. The Indian Removal Act was the result of the settlers petitioning the government for more land and protection from the “Savage Indians” to the south and west in present day Mississippi and Alabama although there were few unprovoked attacks at the time. The need for land to grow more cash crops was all consuming. An argument could be made that President Jackson held a personal grudge against the Natives, According to Parins, J.W. and Littlefield, D.F. (2011) “He entered the presidency with a single minded

The Indian Removal Act was a law passed by Congress on May 28, 1830, while Andrew Jackson was the president. The law approved the president to ask the Indians to move to land west of the Mississippi River in exchange for their homelands. There were many arguments president Andrew Jackson and the other members of the United States government used to convince society that the Indian Removal was best for everyone. For example, the members of the US government tried to persuade the Indians that their removal was a good idea by saying it would save them from extinction, free them from the power of the states, help them pursue happiness their own way and stop them form separating amongst themselves. The US government also told them that they would

George Washington and Henry Knox decided that the only way the Indians would survive was for them to become civilized instead of savages. They made a treaty where the Indians could live on land purchased

In 1830, under President Andrew Jackson, Congress passed the Indian Removal Act. The purpose of this act was to relocate the Indian inhabitants of the southeastern states to a designated Indian Territory west of the Mississippi and eventually eliminate the Indian population from their homeland. Although the act did not provide authority to remove the tribes by force, military action was utilized to carry out the removal. The consequences for the Native American tribes were devastating as well as long lasting.

The problem with the Natives is that they blocked westward movement for Americans, who were mainly motivated by money. To appease the white settlers frustration, Jackson prompted Congress to pass the Removal Act of 1830. The Removal Act caused the forced removal of Indians from the land they inhabited in the Southeast, to land which would be granted west of the Mississippi River(7). At this time, President Jackson was responsible for negotiating, and creating removal treaties with the Native tribes, even if it meant having to be threatening at times. Robert Whaples states, “About seventy treaties were signed by which more than 100 million acres of Indian land were added to the public domain at a cost to the government of about $65 million plus 32 million acres in the new Indian Territory”, which shows just how crucial the Removal Act was towards the growth of the nation. Jackson’s aggressive political strategies seemed to had muzzled the Indians, who had been a burden for white settlers in one way or another since Columbus stepped on the

This democratic style did little to include women or combat slavery. Jackson, both as a military leader and as President, pursued a policy of removing Indian tribes from their ancestral lands. The Indian Removal Act was signed into law by President Andrew Jackson on May 28, 1830, authorizing the president to grant unsettled lands west of the Mississippi in exchange for Indian lands within existing state borders. The bill was debated in the Senate and House for weeks before passing. It is considered by many to be the dismal result of the government’s “failure to compromise”. The bill required the government to negotiate removals fairly and peacefully. However, President Jackson and his officials ignored the law, and demanded tribes to vacate lands they had lived on for generations. Many tribes resisted this policy and fought back, both physically and legally. This relocation only benefitted white settlers and entrepreneurs, who made large profits from the purchase and sale of the land. Thus, furthering his exploitation of the land’s indigenous

Andrew Jackson, the nation’s seventh president, was elected president in 1828. During the election, Jackson’s followers presented him as a roughhewn frontiersman and a stalwart champion of the common man. Jackson was a president of firsts: first president from the West and the first nominated at a formal party convention. Interestingly, he was only the second without having received a college education. Although there are many reasons that confirm Andrew Jackson belonging in the pantheon of great American presidents, it was his strong compassion for the common man that distinguishes him from the rest, and justly places him among the great American presidents.

Andrew Jackson, the 7th president of the United States, was strong-willed and sharp-tempered, a fierce patriot and rabid partisan (NA, 2016). He would do anything to get his way. Back in the late 1820’s and 1830’s Jackson did many things that would later bring on the debate on whether he was a positive or negative figure in American history. He won wars and he removed Indians off of their own land, so it's understandable why people have different opinions on him. Despite some of the actions Jackson took during his presidency that made people think badly of him, Andrew Jackson was a positive figure in American history. He won wars, brought our country out of debt, fixed the sectional strife, and over time, carved out a stronger role for the presidency.