Questions and Answers
Who is Major Ridge?
Cherokee chief who signed the Treaty of New Echota and was consequently killed
What was the Treaty of Echota?
A treaty made with American officials and a small Cherokee group that insisted all Cherokees move to new territory.
What was the Indian Removal Act?
Act passed in 1830 that made all Indians move west of the Mississippi River.
What was the Trail of Tears?
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Who was William McIntosh?
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Who was John Ross?
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Who was John Marshall?
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Who was Andrew Jackson?
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What was the Dahlonega Gold Rush?
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Study Notes
Key Figures and Events in Indian Removal
- Major Ridge was a Cherokee chief known for signing the Treaty of New Echota, which led to his assassination.
- William McIntosh, a Creek Chief, signed the Treaty of Indian Springs, resulting in the loss of all remaining Creek lands in Georgia to the federal government.
- John Ross served as a Cherokee chief who fought for Cherokee land rights in a Georgia court.
- Andrew Jackson, the 7th President of the United States (1829-1837), endorsed and signed the Treaty of New Echota, facilitating Cherokee removal.
- John Marshall, served as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court during significant legal battles over Native American rights, including Cherokee sovereignty.
Treaties and Legal Actions
- The Treaty of Echota was an agreement made with a small faction of the Cherokee, insisting on the relocation of the entire Cherokee nation to new territories.
- The Indian Removal Act, passed in 1830, mandated the relocation of all Native American tribes living east of the Mississippi River.
- Worcester v. Georgia established that white settlers were prohibited from living on Cherokee land without an oath of allegiance; Samuel Worcester was imprisoned for resisting this law.
Relocation and Impact
- The Trail of Tears refers to the harrowing journey of Cherokee Indians in 1838 from Georgia to the west of the Mississippi River, resulting from the Indian Removal Act, which caused immense suffering and loss of life.
- The Dahlonega Gold Rush, recognized as the second-largest gold rush in America, spurred the removal of Native Americans from their lands to allow settlers to extract gold resources.
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Test your knowledge on the Treaty of Echota and the Indian Removal Act with these flashcards. Learn about key figures and events surrounding the forced relocation of the Cherokee people. Gain insights into this significant chapter of American history.
