Indian Removal Chapter 12 2 Conflicts Over Land

Chapter 12. 2 Conflicts Over Land “One American’s Story”

One American’s Story In 1821, a brilliant Cherokee named Sequoya invented a writing system

So, President Jackson, tell us how do you feel about Native Americans? “What good

“What good man would prefer a country covered with forests and ranged by a

Ch. 12. 2 Jackson’s Indian Removal policy Today’s Learning Target(s) Summarize the effects of

Indian Removal & the Five Civilized Tribes

In what ways was the Cherokee Nation like the United States? Both had democratic

Cherokee Constitution & Capital building at New Echota

What did the Supreme Court decide in the case, and what was Jackson’s response

Why is the forced removal of the Cherokees referred to as the Trail of

Write these questions in your notebooks: 1. What was the Indian Removal Act of

1. What was the Indian Removal Act of 1830? Federal law that required Natives

Indian Removal Jackson’s Goal? 1830 Indian Removal Act Cherokee Nation v. GA (1831) Chief

Trail of Tears (1838 -1839) Video clip ~ 8 ½ minutes

Primary Source Analysis: A Petition by Cherokee Women 1. To whom did the women

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Indian Removal

Chapter 12. 2 Conflicts Over Land “One American’s Story”

One American’s Story In 1821, a brilliant Cherokee named Sequoya invented a writing system for the Cherokee language. Using this simple system, the Cherokees soon learned to read and write. A traveler in 1828 marveled at how many Cherokees had learned to read and write without schools or even paper and pens. PRIMARY SOURCE “I frequently saw as I rode from place to place, Cherokee letters painted or cut on the trees by the roadside, on fences, houses, and often pieces of bark or board, lying about the houses. ” - Anonymous traveler, quoted in the Advocate

So, President Jackson, tell us how do you feel about Native Americans? “What good man would prefer a country covered with forests and ranged by a few thousand savages to our extensive Republic, studded with cities, towns, and prosperous farms embellished with all the improvements which art can devise or industry execute. . . ” - Andrew Jackson

“What good man would prefer a country covered with forests and ranged by a few thousand savages to our extensive Republic, studded with cities, towns, and prosperous farms embellished with all the improvements which art can devise or industry execute. . . ” - Andrew Jackson 1. How does feel about the Natives? 2. What two cultures is he comparing & how does evaluate them? 3. What does he imply how the “good man” ought to prefer? Much of the attitude towards the natives and others is racism attributed to. . .

Ch. 12. 2 Jackson’s Indian Removal policy Today’s Learning Target(s) Summarize the effects of the Indian Removal Act, 1830

Indian Removal & the Five Civilized Tribes

In what ways was the Cherokee Nation like the United States? Both had democratic self- government & a constitution, adopted American culture What did the Indian Removal Act call for, and why did Jackson support it? • Make treaties that would require Natives to relocate west • He viewed the Natives as conquered subjects and their land was needed for U. S. expansion

Cherokee Constitution & Capital building at New Echota

Cherokee life

Indian Removal Act, 1830

Indian Removal & the Five Civilized Tribes

What did the Supreme Court decide in the case, and what was Jackson’s response to the court ruling? • Georgia laws didn’t apply to Cherokee • Georgia (and Jackson) ignored the ruling and he committed federal troops to help remove Natives. What was the outcome of the Seminoles’ refusal? They fought (and lost) the second Seminole War to resist relocation.

Why is the forced removal of the Cherokees referred to as the Trail of Tears? Because so many lives were lost on the harsh journey to the Indian Territories in the west. at least 4, 000 died

Write these questions in your notebooks: 1. What was the Indian Removal Act of 1830? 2. How did President Jackson justify the Indian Removal Act? 3. In what ways did Native Americans resist the Indian Removal Act? 4. What were the consequences of the Indian Removal Act?

1. What was the Indian Removal Act of 1830? Federal law that required Natives to negotiate treaties to relocate west of Mississippi river. 2. How did President Jackson justify the Indian Removal Act? U. S. had right to regulate the natives. Either adopt White culture or move. 3. In what ways did Native Americans resist the Indian Removal Act? They took up arms; fought against relocation; went into hiding; used the courts (Supreme Court) for help. 4. What were the consequences of the Indian Removal Act? Native Americans lost land, property, and homes; loss of their culture; many died.

Indian Removal Jackson’s Goal? 1830 Indian Removal Act Cherokee Nation v. GA (1831) Chief Justice Marshall: “domestic dependent nation” Jackson: “John Marshall has made his decision, now let him enforce it!”

The Cherokee Nation After 1820

Indian Removal

Indian Removal & the Five Civilized Tribes

Trail of Tears (1838 -1839) Video clip ~ 8 ½ minutes

Primary Source Analysis: A Petition by Cherokee Women 1. To whom did the women address their petition? 2. What was happening to the boundaries of their lands? 3. From where did the Cherokee get their lands? 4. Why do Cherokee have a right to their land? 5. In what ways did the Cherokee change their way of life? 6. Why do the Cherokee women criticize the white men who have married into Cherokee society?