Five Civilized Tribes

that. Since expansion was so prevalent, there was no longer place in America for the Native American culture America in the southeast was home to several Indian tribes. During the early 1800s the main goal of Native American policy was to “civilize” what Americans deemed as “savage” Indians. These policies lead to a cluster of Indian tribes who became

The Cherokee are a culturally rich and interesting tribe. They write amazing myths, focusing on creation and nature. In its prime, the Cherokee nation spanned over an estimated 100,000 miles. The people in it respected the universe. They only took from the what was needed from the environment. They were a peaceful tribe that knew very well how the land around them worked. The average Cherokee diet consisted of corn, beans, squash, berries, deer, and fish. Most of their food came from farming, but

biased opposition from those who were overseeing they’re livelihood. The Cherokee had always opposed those who took to emigration, but soon after force the Majority were unwelcomed in a new society. The tribe, cooperated with British forces in hopes of maintaining their ancestral land. The Cherokee tribe had lost a vast amount of land by siding with the British during the American Revolution. The outbreak of hostilities between 1776 and 1794, the Cherokees lost more than twenty thousand square miles

farm fields for increased plantation. The only barrier in their route was Native American tribes that settled the south eastern region. This land was home to the so called five civilized tribes Cherokee, Creek, Choctaw, Chicasaw and Seminole. These tribes were called civilized by the Anglo Americans for their efforts to assimilate into white American culture. This region inhabited by native American tribes was fertile and valuable to say the least. White settlers were cognizant of the value it was

the South and Southeast. The Government’s plan was to relocated the tribes on reserves. The Government also enforced The Indian Removal Act of 1830, which was aimed towards the Five Civilized Tribes (National Park Service). The Five Civilized Tribes included the Cherokee, the Creek, the Chickasaw, the Choctaw, and the Seminoles. The tribes were called that was because when the Anglo-European came to America, these were the tribes who started to adapt to the colonists lifestyle and who had a good relationships

not have to live in close proximity to the tribes; while others included that they simply wanted more land to expand on. Removing the Indians made a significant impact to America today. White Americans wanted the land that many tribes owned for multiple reasons. Whites wanted to reduce conflict by also reducing contact between whites and the Indians. In addition, the whites wanted more land to expand on and did not want to have to live close to tribes. Finally ending battles and cutting right to

suffering to their ancestors. He was not the "common man" often portrayed in history books who worked on behalf of all who lived in the United States. This former war hero focused on pleasing American farmers and settlers, not the needs of Native tribes. The unfair actions that Andrew Jackson made during his presidency negatively affected the way Native Americans were treated by the United States government throughout the nineteenth century. After he was elected president in 1828, Andrew Jackson

America as it revolved around the Indian problem, causing the removal of Indians and the Trail of tears. The “Indian Problem” During the 19th century American power and population grew remarkably, land greedy and ambitious the policies towards native tribes were also drastically changing. From the white Americans point of view Native Americans were occupying land that white settlers

This area was covered in deserts, salt flats, and salty lakes. The peoples that lived there were the Bannock, Ute, and Paiute tribes. These peoples spoke Uto-Aztecan or Shoshonean. The Bannock, Ute, and Paiute tribes searched all over for food, mostly finding seeds, nuts, snakes, lizards, and small mammals. These peoples were always on the move making compact, easy-to-build wickiups a necessity. Wickiups are also known

concentrated them into certain areas. Today there are more than five-hundred different tribes with different beliefs and history. Native Americans still face problems about the horrific history they went through and today 's discrimination. The removal of American Indian tribes is one of the most tragic events in American history. There are many treaties that have been signed by American representatives and people of Indian tribes that guaranteed peace and the values of the Indian territories. The