In the indian removal act, what type of native americans were forced out of their land and what was their response?

The Indian Removal Act was an act that forced Native Americans out of their land. This act was passed because Andrew Jackson, who was president at the time, wanted the land for farming.

TRIBES THAT WERE PERSECUTED FROM THEIR LAND

and Sauk Indians

RESPONSE TO REMOVAL

Cherokee

The Cherokee sued the state of Georgia and tried to implement American traditions into their own culture.Trail of Tears

Choctaw

They quietly followed what the federal government ordered and were forced to give up all their land.

Creeks

Resisted in 1836Then held their heads low and eventually surrendered and gave in.

Chickasaw

Negotiated a treaty for better supplies on the journey west.

Seminole

Leaders were forced to sign a removal treaty, so people fought.Started the 2nd Seminole WarEventually, most were still removed from Florida

Fox and Sauk Indians

Leader Black Hawk led his people to fight against removal.In 1832, tribe was running out of suppliesWere forced to migrate west and give up