mar 28, 1830 - Indian Removal Act 1830

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Reason One: Economic
1. Gold
2. White settlers wanted the American Indian lands for farming.

Reason Two: Political
1. American Indians could not maintain independent governments in the U. S.

Reason Three: Social
1. Many whites considered American Indians uncivilized.

Worcester v Georgia: Chief Justice John Marshall ruled in favor of the Cherokees but...Jackson did not intend to carry out the court’s ruling

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