Indian Removal Act of 1830 in the United States

Introduction to Indian Removal Act of 1830

In the context of the legal history: Congress approved the appropriation of $500,000 to pay for the relocation of the Five Civilized Tribes from their traditional land in the southeastern part of the United States. The Indians would be sent to reservations west of the Mississippi River, an area known as the Great American Desert. The Indians were moved despite the Supreme Court ruling in Worcester vs. Georgia. The Cherokee called the forced march to the reservations the Trail of Tears because over 3,000 people died on the journey. This policy was strongly supported by President Jackson and President Van Buren.

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In the context of the legal history:

See Also

• International Treaties
• Multilateral Treaties