Understanding the Indian Removal Act and Jackson's Role
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A worksheet focusing on key vocabulary and concepts related to the Indian Removal Act and President Andrew Jackson's involvement, designed to develop understanding and analytical skills.
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Understanding the Indian Removal Act and Jackson's Role
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Vocabulary and Key Concepts
Source: Historical overview of the Indian Removal Act
The Indian Removal Act was a law passed in 1830 that allowed the U.S. government to relocate Native American tribes from their ancestral lands in the southeastern states to territories west of the Mississippi River. President Andrew Jackson strongly supported this policy, which he believed would enable white expansion and reduce conflicts.
Key Terms:
- Indian Removal Act: Legislation that authorized the relocation of Native tribes.
- Jacksonian Democracy: The political movement supporting Jackson's policies, emphasizing the common man's rights.
- Trail of Tears: The forced relocation of Cherokee Nation in 1838, which caused great suffering.
- Sovereignty: The authority of tribes to govern themselves.
Historian View:
Historians debate whether Jackson's policies were justified or unjust. Some argue Jackson aimed to promote progress, while others see his actions as a violation of Native rights and sovereignty.
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- 1/1/2026
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