American Indian Removal

American Indian Removal was a policy in the 1830s by the U.S. government that forced Native American tribes to surrender their ancestral lands east of the Mississippi River and relocate west of it. This was driven by theExpansion of European-American settlement and the desire for land. Notably, the Cherokee, Creek, and other tribes faced forced marches, often under harsh conditions, leading to loss of life and culture. The removal aimed to open land for white settlers but resulted in significant suffering and long-term displacement for Native communities.