Review the map below. What contributed to the passage of the Indian Removal Act and the forced migration of the American Indian people?
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The executive authority established under George Washington
The executive authority established under George Washington
The westward expansion of the United States
The westward expansion of the United States
The ongoing conflict of the United States and Mexico
The ongoing conflict of the United States and Mexico
As a result of the Dust Bowl
It seems that the map below is missing and I cannot review it. However, I can still provide a general review of the factors that contributed to the passage of the Indian Removal Act and the forced migration of the American Indian people.
The westward expansion of the United States played a significant role in the forced migration of American Indian people. As American settlers moved further west, conflicts between settlers and Native American tribes increased. The desire for more land and resources by the expanding United States led to the displacement and removal of many Native American tribes from their ancestral lands.
The executive authority established under George Washington also had an impact on the forced migration. The Indian Removal Act of 1830 was signed into law by President Andrew Jackson, who supported the policy of Indian removal. This act allowed the federal government to negotiate treaties with tribes, with the goal of relocating them to designated "Indian Territory" in present-day Oklahoma.
While the ongoing conflict with Mexico did not directly contribute to the passage of the Indian Removal Act, it is important to note that it occurred around the same time period. The Mexican-American War (1846-1848) resulted in the United States acquiring additional land in the southwest, which further pushed Native American tribes out of their territories.
The Dust Bowl, which refers to a severe drought and soil erosion in the Great Plains during the 1930s, does not directly relate to the passage of the Indian Removal Act. While the Dust Bowl had devastating effects on the American Indian population living in that region, the Indian Removal Act and forced migration occurred much earlier in the 1830s.
The primary factors that contributed to the passage of the Indian Removal Act and the forced migration of the American Indian people were:
1. The westward expansion of the United States: As the United States expanded westward, conflicts arose between American settlers and Native American tribes over land ownership and resources. The desire for more land for agricultural development and settlement fueled the push for the removal of Native American tribes from their ancestral territories.
2. The executive authority established under George Washington: The executive authority established by the early presidents, particularly George Washington, played a significant role in the forced removal policy. Washington set the precedent for federal authority over Native American tribes and the assimilation goals of the government.
3. The ongoing conflict of the United States and Mexico: While not directly related to the Indian Removal Act, the ongoing conflict between the United States and Mexico, such as the Mexican-American War, facilitated the displacement of Native American tribes in the Southwest. The acquisition of Mexican territories by the United States resulted in the displacement of indigenous populations already residing in those areas.
4. As a result of the Dust Bowl: The Dust Bowl, a severe drought and ecological disaster that affected the Great Plains in the 1930s, indirectly contributed to the forced migration of Native American people. The environmental devastation caused by the Dust Bowl severely impacted agricultural activities and subsequently displaced many Native American tribes who relied on agriculture for sustenance.
These factors combined to create a political, economic, and social climate in the United States that facilitated the passage of the Indian Removal Act and the subsequent forced migration of Native American people to designated Indian Territory, now known as Oklahoma.