Responses to the Indian Removal Act of 1830 7-9 Flashcards
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How did the Creek respond to the Indian Removal Act of 1830 ? Give detail.
Refused to sign a treaty - 1832 signed away some land, but white settlers moved onto land that had not been sold - 1835 Creek attacked white settlers and their livestock - 1836-1837 the army forcibly removed over 15,000 Creek to Indian Territory.
How did the Seminole respond to the Indian Removal Act of 1830 ? Give detail.
Refused to accept the Act - Second Seminole War - A small group of Seminole moved to the Indian Territory, the others declared war on the US Government 1835-1842 - The US lost and ambushed the Seminole during peace talks and killed Osceola-the Seminole chief - After the loss of their chief, the remaining Seminole were forced to move West.
How did the Cherokee respond to the Indian Removal Act of 1830 ? Give detail.
Complained to the Supreme Court - 1832 the Court ruled that the Cherokee should stay on their land - 1838 The Trail of Tears - 2,000 Cherokee moved West while 16,000 stayed - The army forced out the onesd who remained in Georgia - The Cherokee were forced into concentration camps until the winter - After the 16,000 Cherokee were forced-marched to Indian Territory; 4000 died.
How did the Chocktaw and Chickasaw respond to the Indian Removal Act of 1830 ? Give detail.
They signed treaties and moved West - Despite their cooperation 1000s died due to harsh winters, lack of gvernment funds, and disease.
