Indian Land Of Tears Analysis

During the early to mid 1800s, the colonization of “Indians” and subordination of “women’s rights in the American society,” was very essential to those in authority. They were perceived as a mere means to an end by promises of a better life in exchange for “land and work.” Although locals complied, those in offices took advantage by using antagonistic tactics in achieving wealth, power, and ownership. However, these actions lead to “The First Seminole War, The Monroe Doctrine, Andrew Jackson’s leadership, The Indian Removal Act, The California Gold Rush, The Seneca Falls Convention, and the Birth of the Republican Party.” Although some Americans have been perceived as heroes, their actions have said otherwise about their character.

With the end of John Quincy Adams’ presidency came the end of the Virginia Dynasty of Presidents (meaning that all the previous presidents were originally from the state of Virginia). When the presidential election of 1830 had come around it seemed that another president would come about, but a man of the common man had come who would expand the United States and its borders beyond what they already were. This man was Mr. Andrew Jackson, the hero of the battle at New Orleans during the War of 1812. When Jackson had assumed the presidency he was faced with a momentous challenge. That being the United States was in current need of more land... Jackson had a multitude of options to choose from to accomplish this; he could have done something

The early 1800’s in America was a time of growth and development. The US government wanted to secure the nation's thriving future with expanding their land.

While white settlers bought up lottery tickets and a chance at Cherokee land, the Georgia Legislature began to pass new laws that would override Cherokee sovereignty. Georgia ruled that meetings of the Cherokee Legislature and courts would be illegal and anyone living on Cherokee land and not Cherokee were subject to approval under Georgia law. Some would blatantly reject these imposes of Georgia, one being Samuel Worchester, a white missionary who lived in Cherokee territory for years was jailed and sentenced to “hard labor.” Georgia state legislator’s efforts, were in essence to write the Cherokees out of existence, ignoring the nation’s constitution, borders and laws in the pursuit of Cherokee land. When Cherokee’s approached President

President Jackson and Congress disagreed on the Indian Removal Policy, but Jackson went forward with it anyway. The Indians had fought with the people since the original colonization, and the U.S citizens were usually the aggrovators. The U.S had only had a couple of good relationship years, the rest of the time, there was a large amount of tension and small “wars” between the people and Natives. The U.S and Natives had been under tension for multiple years when Jackson declared the Indian Removal policy. The authors perspective towards the Indian Removal Act and Trail of Tears helped to shape our current understanding by showing how different people can have different views on a topic.

The Indian tribes were there for over a century when the Americans had just arrived not too long ago at the time. A person can obviously understand that the Indians had more of a right to kick the Americans out than vice versa. At least the Americans had offered the Indians something in return for their land. A large sum of money and a big land area bigger than Georgia was offered in exchange for the Indians to move out of the state. The proposal was quite the head scratcher, but why would the Indians risk moving to a new land they don’t have much knowledge about and risk the health of their people in the move? The Indians have been comfortable living in Georgia for over a century, if they weren’t they probably would have sent off to find a better place to live ages

It was very unfair for the Cherokees to be removed from their homeland, where their ancestors have lived and made it their home. The Cherokees representatives that agreed to the treaty was only a few, and was elected by the Georgia government, who chose them because they support the removal. “...Sir, that paper...Cold a treaty is not ready at all because it was not sanctioned by the great body of the Cherokee and made without their participation or assent.” Major Wm. M. Davis. March 1836

In the book, The Cherokee Removal, Perdue and Green argue that the Cherokee Nation was treated unfairly by the U.S. Government in the 1800s.

The Cherokee people were faced with a problem because they were forced to leave their property due to the Indian Removal Act. This Act was presented by Georgia so the state could have Cherokee land. The historical question is asking what path was best; migrating west or to stay put and fight back? The tribe was torn on what side to be a part of. Many said stay, many said go, and some said they shouldn’t have to follow Georgia’s laws at all. The evidence shows that they should stay and fight back because they have a lot of history on their land.

The Indian Removal Act was a major event that occurred under the reign of President Jackson. Five Indian tribes were forced to leave their native homelands that they had lived on for many generations. The white communities wanted the land for their own to grow cotton and search for gold

In the 19th century, the U.S. decides to expand it territories into the homelands of the Cherokee, Creek, Choctaw, Chickasaw, and Seminole (also known as the “Five Civilized Tribes”). Destroying the homes of the natives all for growing cotton. Such an unlawful act for a selfish reason. Starting with Andrew Jackson and the Indian removal act leading to tension rising between the tribes. Contributing to the to the split of the cherokees at pea ridge and the battle of Wilson's creek.

Andrew Jackson was the seventh president of the United States and he was one of the most memorable for his Indian removal act. He was one of the presidents who left the office with lots of effective policy that are criticized by different perspectives.

The U.S. expansion consequently harmed many Native Americans and caused many problems. The Native Americans were kicked out of their homes, were depleted of resources, or killed. According to the “Trail of Tears” painting context, “the Cherokee faced hunger, disease, and exhaustion. Over 4,000 died on the journey.” Robert Lindneux displayed the Native Americans looking deathly tired and weak during the Trail of Tears. There were many of them all ages moving by horse, wagon, or walking. This shows Robert Lindneux wants us to visualize the hardship that Native Americans were forced into. The painting was created after the Westward expansion showing that it was not a good idea. William Weatherford, in “Adventures Among Indians”, stated “...my people are all gone--I can do no more than weep over the misfortunes of my nation. Once I could animate my warriors to battle: but I cannot animate the dead.” Native Americans fought back against the United States but many were killed during battle. Some, like William Weatherford, in the end, had to surrender to America. This document was created while the United States was expanding. The Native Americans at the time were forced off their homes so they fought back but ultimately they were killed. The letter written by Henry Dearborn addressed to Callender Irvine in 1803 stated, “policy encouraged Indians to adopt white American customs and economic practices.” It shows that some of the Native Americans that the U.S. government tried

"Mockingbirds don't do one thing but make music for us to enjoy. They don't eat up people's gardens, don't nest in corncribs, they don't do one thing but sing their hearts out for us. That's why it's a sin to kill a Mockingbird." This is a quote by Miss Maudie, a character in To Kill a Mockingbird. In this quote, the author Harper Lee explains that mockingbirds are innocent, as they do nothing to conflict with others. Because of this, these birds shouldn’t be shot. However, they still are by those with abusive power. In this analogy, the mockingbirds represent the innocent people in society that are often victimized due to an injustice use of power. To prevent limitless power among the government and the citizens, America has put checks on

President Andrew Jackson’s views regarding American Indians also challenged the law. Treaties were and continue to be legal agreements among sovereign nations. However, Jackson refused to believe that Native American tribes were sovereign and thus viewed Indian treaties as an absurdity. Ultimately, he forcibly removed a number of tribes, most notoriously the Cherokee, from their homes.