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The Significance and Factors of the Indian Removal Act

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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A worksheet exploring the key factors influencing the Indian Removal Act and its significance, with opportunities for categorization, ranking, and justification.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Indian Removal Act
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Jackson
#Identify and categorize the factors influencing the Indian Removal Act
#Compare the importance of different factors
#Explain the significance of these factors in shaping the policy

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The Significance and Factors of the Indian Removal Act

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to the Indian Removal Act

Source A: Excerpt from President Jackson's speech (1830)

'The removal of the tribes is essential for the progress and security of our nation. We must make space for the growth of our civilization.' Provenance: Speech delivered by Andrew Jackson, 1830.

1.
Categorize the reasons behind the Indian Removal Act into Political, Social, Economic, and Religious factors. List at least one reason under each category.
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the political and economic reasons for the Indian Removal Act. Which do you think was more significant? Justify your answer with evidence.
[6 marks]
B

Factors and Their Significance

Source B: Letter from a Native American leader

'Our lands are being taken, not for our benefit, but for the greed of others.' Provenance: Letter from Chief John Ross, 1832.

1.
Outline the social and religious factors that contributed to the Indian Removal policy. How did these factors influence public opinion?
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse why the economic factors were considered more important than religious or social reasons in the context of Jackson’s policies.
[6 marks]
3.
Rank the importance of the four factors (Political, Social, Economic, Religious) in shaping the Indian Removal Act. Justify your ranking with specific evidence.
[8 marks]
C

Overall Significance

Source C: Analysis from a historian

'The Indian Removal Act was primarily driven by economic and political motives, with social and religious factors playing supporting roles.' Provenance: Modern historian’s analysis, 2020.

1.
Explain the overall significance of the Indian Removal Act in American history. How did the different factors contribute to its enactment?
[6 marks]
2.
Compare the influence of Jackson’s personal beliefs and the economic interests of American settlers on the passage of the Indian Removal Act.
[6 marks]

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