Why were Native Americans forced to leave their lands during the 1830s?
settlers wanted to settle the land
U.S. citizens settled the land first
the Supreme Court ordered their removal
their new lands were better for farming
Why was the forced march called the "Trail of Tears"?
because the route taken was tear-shaped
because the trail was wet the whole time
because the Cherokee were forced to leave their homes, and thousands died on the march
because it ended in Tears, Illinois
How did President Jackson respond to the Supreme Court's ruling in Worcester v. Georgia that Georgia had no right to interfere with the Cherokee?
He asked Congress to revoke the Indian Removal Act of 1830.
He appealed the decision on the grounds that the Supreme Court did not have all the facts.
He disregarded the decision and removal of the Cherokee proceeded as planned.
He called for a meeting between Congress and the Cherokee Nation to negotiate a compromise.
And you think ... ?
1. A or D
2.C
3.?
Your choice for 2 is correct.
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1.C
To understand why Native Americans were forced to leave their lands during the 1830s, it is important to consider the historical context. During that period, there was a significant push by white settlers to expand westward, claiming lands that were traditionally inhabited by Native American tribes. Here are the factors that influenced the forced removal:
1. Settlers wanted to settle the land: As more and more white settlers moved westward, there was a growing demand for land. Many saw the fertile lands occupied by Native American tribes as valuable for settlement and agricultural purposes. This desire for land ownership drove the forced removal of Native Americans.
2. U.S. citizens settled the land first: The settlers who arrived on the lands claimed by Native American tribes believed that they had a greater right to the territory because they settled there first. This argument gave rise to the idea of "manifest destiny," the belief that it was the destiny of the United States to expand westward.
3. The Supreme Court ordered their removal: In the case Worcester v. Georgia (1832), the Supreme Court ruled that the state of Georgia had no authority to interfere with the rights of the Cherokee Nation. However, President Andrew Jackson famously disregarded this ruling and continued with the forced removal plans, leading to the infamous Trail of Tears.
4. Their new lands were better for farming: Another motive behind the forced removal was the belief that the Native Americans' lands were more suitable for agriculture than the lands they were being relocated to. This perception provided a rationale to displace the Native American tribes in order to make way for more profitable agriculture practices.
Moving on to the reason why the forced march is called the "Trail of Tears," the answer is "because the Cherokee were forced to leave their homes, and thousands died on the march." The forced removal of the Cherokee Nation from their ancestral lands in the southeastern United States, particularly Georgia, resulted in a devastating journey to the designated Indian Territory (now Oklahoma). Thousands of Cherokee people perished due to harsh conditions, disease, lack of food, and mistreatment by the U.S. government and military. The profound suffering and loss during this forced march led to the name "Trail of Tears."
As for President Andrew Jackson's response to the Supreme Court's ruling in Worcester v. Georgia, he disregarded the decision and proceeded with the removal of the Cherokee as planned. Despite the Supreme Court's declaration that Georgia had no authority to interfere with the Cherokee Nation, Jackson refused to enforce the ruling and instead favored the interests of white settlers and expansion. He did not revoke the Indian Removal Act of 1830, which had authorized the forced removal of Native American tribes, and instead continued to support the removal policy.