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Congress passed the Indian Removal Act in 1830 and then president Andrew Jackson signed it very soon after it passed. Two years before, rumors had begun to circulate regarding gold found in the mountains of Cherokee land. It is perhaps this that helped to push through the IRA, and perhaps what prompted Jackson to sign it into law. The Cherokee Nation attempted to fight the IRA legally, and filed suit against the state of Georgia in their attempt to move Native American people. the Supreme court of Georgia refused to hear the case as did the Court of Appeals, but the US Supreme Court did hear the case, and found in favor of the Cherokee Nation in 1832, and Chief Justice John Marshall ruled that the Cherokee represented a sovereign nation.
In 1835 the Cherokee Nation was divided between two principle leaders, Chief John Ross, and Major Ridge (along with his son John and Elias Boudinot. Ross advocated remaining on the homelands in North Carolina and Georgia. Ridge and his followers moved for removal to the Oklahoma Territory. on 29 December 1835, the minority group lead by Ridge signed the Treaty of New Echota. The US Senate ratified the treaty in 1836, and this was used to forcibly remove the Cherokee along with people from the other Five Nations (comprised of Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Muscogee, and Seminole tribes).
Infamously, when presented with the decision issued by the US Supreme Court, Jackson stated to the effect, "Let them enforce it," signifying one of the weak links in US political structure.
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∙ 15y agoThere is more than one reason: * The Cherokee held a good sized portion of very fertile land, and; * The State of Georgia had sold that land to settlers (without legal title to the land), and; * Cherokee were complaining about this (and killing some settlers who refused to leave), and; * The Cherokee were petitioning the United States to stop the practices, and; * The Cherokee refused to give up the land, or sign a treaty to give away the land, and; * The state of Georgia could get away with doing it as it improved the United States as a whole.
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∙ 11y agoTHe Cherokee indian kicked land on Georgia because they needed more space I guesss..... after all idk wat im doin im doing homework soo yea im bored bye C;
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What happened at the end of the Cherokee War?
The cherokee signed a treaty in 1761, giving up part of their land .
Did any of the Cherokee Indians die in 1869 during the trancontinental railroad making?
Yes many Cherokee Indians were killed after refusing to give up their land to the builders of the transcontinental. they had to move away and they had to fight for their lives.:(
What means to give up land?
To cede land is to give up land.
Who did the Cherokees side with during the American Revolution?
The British because they said if they won, they would give the Cherokee land.
How fertile was the Cherokee's land?
the Cherokees land was made up of soil, grasses, and alot of other fertile things like trees.
What is a correct statement about Georgia regarding the gold rush of the late 1820s?
The Cherokee controlled most of the land where gold was found. .......................... In 1820, gold was discovered near Duke's Creek in White County, Georgia, on a belt that ran southwest into the Cherokee Nation. As word of the discovery reached Georgia's coast, men poured into the area. America's first gold rush began. Georgia increased pressure on the Cherokee to give up their land.
Is a correct statement about Georgia regarding the gold rush of the late 1820s?
The Cherokee controlled most of the land where gold was found. .......................... In 1820, gold was discovered near Duke's Creek in White County, Georgia, on a belt that ran southwest into the Cherokee Nation. As word of the discovery reached Georgia's coast, men poured into the area. America's first gold rush began. Georgia increased pressure on the Cherokee to give up their land.
Why did the white people want rue Cherokee to move out of Georgia?
Gold was discovered on Cherokee land.
What year did Transylvania land company buy Cherokee land?
In March 1775 the Transylvania Land Company (Also known as the Transylvania Colony) purchased land from the Cherokee in that area.
In the book Where the Red Fern Grows why was Billy's family allowed to live on Cherokee land?
Billy's family lived on Cherokee land because Billy's father had received permission from the Cherokee tribe to settle on the land. Billy's father had traded with the Cherokees and earned their respect, allowing the family to live on the land for hunting and farming.
What was discovered on Cherokee land?
It is difficult to provide a specific answer without more context. Cherokee land is home to a rich history and culture, and various discoveries have been made on Cherokee land over the years. These may include archaeological sites, artifacts, and insights into Cherokee history and traditions. It is important to respect and honor the sovereignty and spiritual significance of Cherokee land and its discoveries.
Did Lenin have to give up land?
Yes
