Andrew Jackson: Indian Removal Act

By Matthew Clawson

The Indian Removal Act

“John Marshall has made his decision; now let him enforce it,” - Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson

The supreme court ruled that the state governments were wrong

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The Natives had a right to their land and couldn't be removed ​

The Decision

​Andrew Jackson challenges the Supreme Court to enforce their decision

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Forces Natives on to reservations​

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The Tail of Tears

"It will be my sincere and constant desire to observe toward the Indian tribes within our limits a just and liberal policy, and to give that humane and considerate attention to their rights and their wants which is consistent with the habits of our Government and the feelings of our people."

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First Inaugural Address of Andrew Jackson​