Which act did President Andrew Jackson sign to exchange Native American land in the East for land west of the Mississippi River?
A. Indian Removal Act
B. Indian Reservation Act
C. Cherokee Relocation Act
D. Trail of Tears Act
Answer (2)
The act signed by President Andrew Jackson was the Indian Removal Act, enacted in 1830, to relocate Native Americans from the East to land west of the Mississippi River. This relocation led to significant suffering, particularly during the tragic journey known as the Trail of Tears. Other options provided do not refer to the same legislation.
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The act signed by President Andrew Jackson was the Indian Removal Act, enacted in 1830 to relocate Native Americans from the East to territory west of the Mississippi River. This led to tragic events, particularly known as the Trail of Tears, which caused immense suffering among Native tribes. Other options mentioned are not accurate representations of this specific act. ;
