Why were the "Five Civilized Tribes" labeled as "civilized?" Why did Andrew Jackson and others want the Native Americans removed to reservations west of the Mississippi River? How did the Native Americans, particularly the Cherokee, choose to resist removal, and what was the outcome of that resistance? What is the trek west to Oklahoma called, and why is it called by that name?
Define: Manifest Destiny
Define: Treaty of New Echota
Andrew Jackson and the people who elected him thought that they were justified in removing the Native Americans from their homeland. Many people today would argue that Jackson and his supporters were on the "wrong side of history." What do you think?
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The "Five Civilized Tribes" were labeled as such for adopting European cultural practices, while Andrew Jackson aimed to remove Native Americans to provide land for settlers, justified by manifest destiny. The Cherokee resisted through legal means and were ultimately forced on the Trail of Tears, a tragic outcome of their struggle. The concepts of manifest destiny and the Treaty of New Echota further illustrate the complexities of this history, raising ongoing debates about moral justice. ;
The 'Five Civilized Tribes' were viewed as 'civilized' due to their adoption of European customs. Andrew Jackson sought their removal for land expansion and was motivated by manifest destiny, which led to the forced relocation of the Cherokee on the Trail of Tears. Legal resistance by the Cherokee ultimately failed, resulting in significant suffering, and the moral implications of these actions are debated today.
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