Day 2: The Indian Removal Act/Trail of Tears Flashcards
Which number president was Andrew Jackson?
Andrew Jackson was 7th, followed by Martin van Buren as 8th
Who was Andrew Jackson?
Andrew Jackson was elected president in 1828 and served from 1829 to 1837. Andrew Jackson was known for passing the Indian Removal Act, which forced Native Americans to travel from their homes that were passed on for generations, and also did not give them much freedom if any at all. His predecessor was Martin van Buren.
What was the Indian Removal Act?
The Indian Removal Act was an act passed by Andrew Jackson in 1830. It was an act that forced Native Americans to relocate while losing most of their belongings during the process.
What was the Trail of Tears?
The Trail of Tears was the result of the Indian Removal Act, in which over 100 thousand Native Americans were forced from there homes to walk barefoot to present day Oklahoma in very harsh weather. This trip took 3 months, and over 15 thousand died on the way. Furthermore, people were only allowed to dig a shallow grave, and they didn’t even have time to mourn, they had to keep traveling.
Indian Removal Act vs Trail of Tears. What’s the difference?
The Indian Removal Act was the act passed by Andrew Jackson, while the Trail of Tears was the result of that act.
