The Trail of Tears

First Treaty Between Cherokee and United States, established Peaceful Relations

Jan 1, 1785

For the first means of action towards making peace with the Indians the United States established a treaty between them.

George Washington initiated "Civilization" program among Cherokees

Jan 1, 1796

This program's main purpose was to sho wthe Indians that we wanted to ensure constant peace and harmony with eachother.

First major Cherokee Migration to land wast of the Mississipi

Jan 1, 1808

This migration was necessary to having the later conflict between Indians and Whites.

Andrew Jackson elected President and declares his support for Removal

Jan 1, 1828

Andrew Jackson didn't like the Indians and felt they were a threat to our livliehood.

Georgia extended it's state power over Cherokee Nation and Nullified Cherokee Law

Jan 1, 1828

This was the Government's way of making the Cherokee even more unaccepted.

Treaty of New Echota signed;provided for removal of Cherokees to land west of Mississspi

Jan 1, 1836

This Treaty created great conflict later and was what really finalized the Cherokee's position.

United States Government sends 7,000 troops to force Cherokees out of Bayonet Point

Jan 1, 1838

Nearly 4,000 Cherokee died there due to hunger,disease, and cold on thier way to a new land hence the name Trail of Tears.