The Trail of Tears

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Author: Dan Boyle

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At the end of this tutorial, students will be able to:

discuss how Andrew Jackson became a national hero
describe the Indian Removal Act of 1830
describe the "Five Civilized Tribes"
discuss the case of Worcester v. Georgia
discuss why Andrew Jackson's decision to send the Cherokee
describe the Trail of Tears

From the arrival of the first Europeans in North America, Amerindian tribes have always been on the wrong end of treaties. The Cherokee were no different. Despite the fact that Supreme Court backed up their claim that they had a right to stay on their land in the Southeastern United States, President Andrew Jackson decided to ignore that ruling and move them to the western side of the Mississippi River. During the subsequent forced march, called the Trail of Tears, 1 out of 4 members of the Cherokee died.

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Tutorial

The Indian Removal Act of 1830 (Screencast-O-Matic Version)

A look at the steps taken by President Andrew Jackson to remove the "Five Civilized Tribes" from their land in the Southeastern United States

The Removal of Amerindians from the United States Southeast (YouTube Version)

A look at the steps taken to remove the "Five Civilized Tribes," but particularly the Cherokee, from the Southeastern United States. This includes a look at the case of Worcester v. Georgia.