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Indian Removal
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Compact of 1802
A compact is signed between the United States and Georgia. In which the Goverment agress to extingish the indian title and in return Geogia gives up western lands. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
Major General Andrew Jackson led an expedition against the Creek Indians climaxing in the Battle of Horse Shoe Bend where the Cheorkee helped. Then Jackson forced the surrender and to give up millions of acres. -
Treaty of Indian Springs
The Treaty of Indian Springs with the creek nation establishes the U.S policy of Indian Removal. the federal government, represented by commissioners Duncan Campbell and James Meriwether, and a minority of Creek Indians, led by William McIntosh were all involved. -
Elections
Cherokee nation elects John Ross as their Chief. Also the United States elect Andrew Jackson as president of the united states of america being the 7th president. -
The Indian Removal Act
The Indian Removal Act is signed into law by President Andrew Jackson. This authorized the federal government to negotiate treaties with eastern tribes exchanging their lands for land in the West. -
Cherokee Nation V. Georgia
The supreme court declares the Cherokee a "dependent nation." -
Worcester V. Georgia
Supreme Court ruled that the federal government, not the states, has jurisdiction over Indian territories. -
Treaty of New Echota
The treaty gives up all cheorkee land east of the mississipe river. -
Trail of tears
The Cherokee are forced to move to Indian Territory west of the Mississippi. U.S. president Martin Van Buren orders the U.S. Army into the Cherokee Nation and removal them. Its estimated over 4,000 Indians died in this horrifc chapter of hisotry.
