Question

In the Indian Removal Act, what type of Native Americans were forced out of their land and what was their response?

Answer 1

The Indian Removal Act forced Indian tribes that lived in regions in South-West America to move farther inland (to present-day Oklahoma). They were moved westward to open up land for US usage, and were given land outside the US-then territory.

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Answer 2

The Indian Removal Act was an act that forced Native Americans out of their land. This act was passed because Andrew Jackson, who was president at the time, wanted the land for farming.

TRIBES THAT WERE PERSECUTED FROM THEIR LAND

• Cherokee
• Choctaw
• Creeks
• Chickasaw
• Seminole
• Fox and Sauk Indians

RESPONSE TO REMOVAL

Cherokee

• The Cherokee sued the state of Georgia and tried to implement American traditions into their own culture.
• Trail of Tears

Choctaw

• They quietly followed what the federal government ordered and were forced to give up all their land.

Creeks

• Resisted in 1836
• Then held their heads low and eventually surrendered and gave in.

Chickasaw

• Negotiated a treaty for better supplies on the journey west.

Seminole

• Leaders were forced to sign a removal treaty, so people fought.
• Started the 2nd Seminole War
• Eventually, most were still removed from Florida

Fox and Sauk Indians

• Leader Black Hawk led his people to fight against removal.
• In 1832, tribe was running out of supplies
• Were forced to migrate west and give up