Destination 13: 1830 Indian Removal Act
Pictured Above: The movement of the Indian Removal Act.
When did the Indian Removal Act occur?
The 1830 Indian Removal Act was put into place by President Andrew Jackson on May 28th,1830.
Why did the Indian Removal Act happen?
This Act was put into action in order for the President to move the Southern Native American tribes from the Mississippi River region. Eventually the Indians were moved to modern day Oklahoma. This was done in order to expand the United States territories without having the Indian Nations in the way of the Whites.
What Indians were impacted?
While many tribes were impacted, the main tribes were; Cherokee, Creek, Choctaw, Chicasaw and Seminole Tribes.
How much Land did the Indians lose?
The Creek Indians alone lost roughly 22 MILLION acres of land in the South.
Did the Tribes agree to listen to the Act?
For the most part, yes. The Tribes did not want to fight the United States government in hopes that agreeing would allow the to keep some of their land. In addition, they were worried about the violence and harassment if they were to stay.
What was the result?
The United States controlled over 3/4 of the Southern Territories once occupied by the Indian Tribes.
How many Indians were removed?
It is estimated that by 1837, 46,000 Native Americans were removed.
Pictured Above: An Ad for Land
Pictured Above: A Political Cartoon of the Indian Removal Act
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