ATTENTION: Give explanations to each questions please.
- Which of the following placed into federal law the idea of resettling American Indians west of the Mississippi River?
a.Indian Removal Act
b.Treaty of New Echota
CCherokee Nation v. State of Georgia
DAct Regarding the Civilization of the Indian Tribes
- "GOLD.–A gentleman of the first respectability in Habersham county, writes us thus under date of 22d July: "Two gold mines have just been discovered in this county, and preparations are making to bring these hidden treasures of the earth to use." So it appears that what we long anticipated has come to pass at last, namely, that the gold region of North and South Carolina, would be found to extend into Georgia."–From an August 1, 1829 Georgia newspaper
How did the discovery of gold in Georgia affect the Cherokee Indians?
AIt led several leaders to sign a resettlement treaty that gave them favorable compensation, which angered other prominent leaders
b.It gave them greater power to negotiate with the state and federal government since they controlled the land where it was found.
CIt was on land that had already been set aside as protected for them, and white speculators were illegally entering the land.
DIt solved issues of compensation that had prevented most from agreeing to resettlement, as they could take it with them.
- "Professing a desire to civilize and settle them, we have at the same time lost no opportunity to purchase their lands and thrust them farther into the wilderness. By this means they have not only been kept in a wandering state, but been led to look upon us as unjust and indifferent to their fate."–Andrew Jackson, 1829
Jackson could use these words to show support for which of the following?
AJohnson v. M'Intosh
b.Worcester v. Georgia
c.Indian Removal Act
d.Trail of tears
b.Treaty of New Echota
CCherokee Nation v. State of Georgia
DAct Regarding the Civilization of the Indian Tribes
AIt led several leaders to sign a resettlement treaty that gave them favorable compensation, which angered other prominent leaders
CIt was on land that had already been set aside as protected for them, and white speculators were illegally entering the land.
DIt solved issues of compensation that had prevented most from agreeing to resettlement, as they could take it with them.
AJohnson v. M'Intosh
c.Indian Removal Act
d.Trail of tears