Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, and Seminole Tribes
The Indian Removal Act
The first of the Five Civilized Tribes to be removed to the west was the Choctaw Tribe. This was as a result of the United States government's Indian policy which was implemented in the 1830's and 1840's.
States were eager to gain access to lands inhabited by the "Five Civilized Tribes," so they passed the Indian Removal Act in 1830.
The Indian Removal Act
The 1830 Indian Removal Act enabled the US to forcibly remove not only the so-called Five Civilized Tribes from their traditional homelands but other tribes as well to Indian Territory, which later became the state of Oklahoma.
President Andrew Jackson was able to begin the forcible removal of the Five Civilized Tribes due to the passage of the Indian Removal Act in 1830, which he strongly supported. This legislation authorized the federal government to negotiate treaties for the relocation of Native American tribes to lands west of the Mississippi River. Jackson's determination to expand U.S. territory and promote agricultural development in the Southeast further motivated the implementation of this policy, despite significant opposition and legal challenges from Native Americans and their allies.
Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, Seminole, And Chickosaw. Also known as the "five civilized tribes"
The Five Civilized Tribes. These tribes are Choctaw, Seminole, Creek, Chickasaw and Cherokee.
Enacted by President Andrew Jackson in 1830, it was meant to encourage/assist/force member of the "five civilized tribes" from eastern states, particularly Georgia, to move west into the "Indian Territory", now Oklahoma. This act led to the Trail of Tears and more atrocities. the trail of tears was from 1830-1838
The Chickasaw Nation is a Native American tribe that still exists today. It is considered to be part of the "Five Civilized Tribes", which include the Chickasaw, Choctaw, Cherokee, Creek and Seminole. The Chickasaw Nation originated in what is now Mississippi, Kentucky, Alabama and Tennessee. Because of the Indian Removal Act of 1830 the tribe was forced to relocate to south central Oklahoma during "The Trail of Tears". Following relocation, their capital was established in Tishomingo, OK. For more info visit chickasaw.net.
The cherokee (along with other tribes) were relocated from southeastern US to the Indian Territory (present day Oklahoma) in which they have to travel long distance. Their homes were burned and their properties were destroyed. Farms were given to settler through Georgia Land Lottery. They were however promised 5 million dollar for the land. During the relocation, many Indians were exposed to disease, starvation and cold where 4000 out of 15000 Cherokee died. Some were killed along the way. There are some tribes like Oconaluftee, Cherokee from Nnantahala area and the ones who married with white who were allowed to stay.
The five tribes that made up the Five Civilized Tribes are the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek (Muscogee), and Seminole. These tribes were known for adopting various cultural practices and lifestyles similar to European Americans in the 19th century. They played significant roles in the history of the southeastern United States, especially during the period of Indian removal.