jan 3, 1830 - Indian Removal Act
Description:
Who—Andrew Jackson, Cherokee, Creek, Choctaw, Chickasaw
What—signed forced removal of the above mentioned tribes from the southeast to beyond the Miss. River (present-day Oklahoma)
When—1830
Where—southeastern U.S.
Why—one of the worst moments in American history for Indians tribes and govt policy--See “Trail of Tears”. This racist action would led to further actions and Indian removals in the late 1800s
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