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Johnson vs McIntosh
It was a court case that made Americans not able to buy Indian land. Indians can only sell there land to the U.S government only. -
Indian Spring Treaty
William McIntosh was a chief for the Creek Indians. He sold a lot of there land without the majority of the chiefs permission. He was killed from Indians because it was illegal to sell their land with out the majority vote.. -
Treaty of Washington
It said that the Indians in the West of Mississippi would get more land. This got some Indians to thing about moving. It also gave them supplies to help live. -
Dahlonega Gold Rush
Dahlonege was in the North West of Georgia where the Cherokee Indians lived. When gold was found many people rushed over to get land.To get land they had to take the Indians land. By 1832 the Indians didn't exist in that area. -
Indian removal act
This was signed by Andrew Jackson. It allowed Indians to move to the west of Mississippi in exchange for their land. -
Worcester vs Georgia
Worcester lived on Indian land when it was illegal for non Indians to live on that land. He was sent to court and won the case. It was deemed unconstitutional so they let him stay. -
New Echota Treaty
This treaty was signed by the Georgia government and the Cherokee government. It said the Cherokee would give the rest of their land to Georgia and move to Oklahoma. -
Cherokee round up
After the signing of the New Echota treaty the Indians rounded up getting ready to move. They were forced to wait in some forts and then move to there new home. -
Trail of Tears
After the round up the Indians were forced to start the journey. Many people died on this trail. Due to frostbite, sickness, and more. People were separated and cried on this horrible trail. -
Cherokee new home
After the months of travel most of the Indians made it to Oklahoma. This was there new land and stated there. It was just like the land in Georgia.
