indian Removal Act 1830 (dec 31, 1829 – aug 29, 1830)
Description:
However, more immediate reasons did cause Congress to pass the Indian Removal Act of 1830 during Jackson's presidency. The factors contributing to the fate of the Cherokees were the discovery of gold on Cherokee land, the issue of states' rights, and the emergence of scientific racism.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
Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 31, 1829
aug 29, 1830
~ 8 months