Government policy
How far after did the Trial of Tears happen after the Indian Removal Act was passed?
About 7-8 years after.
Is it the federal or state's government that is in charge of the Tribes?
The Constitution gives the federal government primary responsibility for dealing with the tribes.
How long had people been talking about making this law?
Although the law was passed in 1830, talks about this had been going on since 1802.
What state were they forced to?
roughly Oklahoma
What other treaty was signed before that inspired the Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears?
the Treaty of New Echota
How many Indians died when they were being forcibly moved out?
About 4,000 Indians
What state was gold found in?
Cherokee Indians found gold in Georgia, and Georgia tried to claim it back. That's when the Native Americans took it to court.
How long had Andrew Jackson been president before this event took place?
He had been president for just over a year.
What did the Indians do about it?
The Indians took it to court. The judges ruled it unfair and that the Indians didn't have to move. Andrew Jackson thought differently though and forced them to relocate.
What year did this happen in?
1830
What Indians were impacted by this law?
The Chicasaw, Choctaw, Seminole, Cherokee, and Creek Indians were all affected.
Who was the president at this time?
Andrew Jackson
Why did the government sign the Indian Removal Act?
The government signed the Indian Removal Act in hopes that the Native Americans would leave their reservations, acquire mandatory skills, and mix into the general population.
What day was the law passed on?
May 28,1830
What lands was the government entitled to?
The federal government had the power to relocate any Native Americans and move them anywhere west of the Mississippi River.