What was the Georgia compact and what was its effect upon the taking of Indian land?

Answer 1

The Georgia Compact, established in 1802, was an agreement between the federal government and the state of Georgia in which the federal government promised to extinguish Native American land claims in Georgia. This compact facilitated the expansion of white settlement by effectively ceding control over Native American territories to the state. As a result, it led to increased pressure on Native American tribes, culminating in the forced removal of tribes like the Cherokee through policies such as the Indian Removal Act of 1830. Ultimately, the compact significantly accelerated the loss of Native American land in the region.