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Worcester v. Georgia
The question was brought up as to whether individuals were allowed to take matters of Native Americns into their own hands. The supreme court ruled that citizens could not act against them, only the government could intervene. The Cherokee could only be dealt with by the government, becasue the are not american citizens. -
Trail of Tears
In 1838 Cherokee Indians were forced off of their lands East of the Mississippi River and were forced onto reservations out West. These movements were caused by Andrew Jackson's policies on dealing with Native Americans. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part4/4h1567.html -
Trail of Death
In 1838, squaters settle in Pottowatami territroy. Then, fearing revolt from natives, settlers request investigation of the natives living there. Later John Tipton sent squads of soldiers to arrest and transport all natives within a 50 mile radius. Chief Menominee objected to the soldiers and was tied up and taken away. Then all of the natives were forced to follow behind wagons across Indiana. Many of them were baptized by Bishops that accompanied the movement. http://www.timetoast.com/tim
