How did the seminar react differently from the Cherokee and the Choctaw when the United States government wanted them to move west
The Cherokee and Choctaw peoples both had different reactions when the United States government wanted them to move west, compared to the seminar group.
1. The Cherokee: The Cherokee people were initially resistant to moving west and tried to assimilate into American society. They adopted a written constitution, developed a written language, and even established schools and businesses. However, the passage of the Indian Removal Act in 1830 gave the U.S. government the authority to relocate Native American tribes. Despite the Cherokee's legal battle against forced removal, which resulted in the landmark Supreme Court case Worcester v. Georgia, President Andrew Jackson ignored the court's decision and ordered their removal. This led to the infamous Trail of Tears, where thousands of Cherokee people were forcibly removed from their lands in Georgia and forced to march westward to present-day Oklahoma.
2. The Choctaw: The Choctaw people also initially resisted removal, but with increasing pressure from the government, some chiefs began negotiating for voluntary removal in the early 1830s. As a result, a Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek was signed in 1830, which required the majority of Choctaw people to relocate to lands designated for them in Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma). Around 14,000 Choctaw people were forcibly removed, but unlike the Cherokee, they were allowed some flexibility in terms of organizing and controlling their own removal process, which helped them maintain some cultural and governmental authority during and after resettlement.
Regarding the seminar group, it is important to note that they represent a varied population with diverse opinions. However, in general, the seminar group, being a modern group of people, would likely have different reactions compared to the historical experiences of the Cherokee and Choctaw. They might have discussed the injustices faced by indigenous communities during the forced removal, the violation of their rights, and the grave impact on their cultural heritage and lives. They may have expressed empathy, advocated for justice, and explored ways to support the rights of Native American tribes today.