What did the Indian removal act of 1830 do?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Gave the president power to negotiate with Indian tribes Authorized treaties with eastern Indian tribes Allowed Jackson to negotiate treaties to get Indian tribes to move west

Answer 3

In the Indian Removal Act, Native American Indians were forced to move west of the Mississippi River. Many of them died while moving west.

Answer 4

US got more land and the population of Cherokee decreased

Answer 5

The Five Civilized Tribes. Choctaw, Chickasaw, Cherokee, Seminole and Creek.

Answer 6

It helped create more land for the white men. The Indians fought hard, but eventually, they were forced to move to Oklahoma.

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