1. Jackson’s policy towards Native Americans
Chapter 12: Section 2
Jackson’s policy towards Native Americans

2. Jackson vs. Native Americans
He had a lot of experience dealing with Native Americans
Cherokee- adopted many white customs, owned farms, slaves, had written language, schools
Cherokee even wrote own constitution based on the U.S. Government
Pressure to move from cotton plantations and then gold discoveries

3. Jackson vs. Native Americans
Jackson’s gave Native Americans two choices:
1. Adopt white culture and become U.S. citizens
2. Move into the western territories

4. Indian Removal Jackson’s Goal? 1830 Indian Removal Act- move or submit
Many whites opposed including Quakers
Cherokee Nation v. GA (1831) * “domestic dependent nation”
Worcester v. GA (1832) (Cherokee win court case)
Jackson: “John Marshall has made his decision, now let him enforce it!”

5. Indian Relocation

6. The Trail of Tears

7. Indian Removal Act Assessment
Assignment: After reading Section 2: pgs create a chart listing the effects the Indian Removal Act had on both whites and Indians.