Indian Removal & The Trail of Tears
Examine the policies of Indian Removal, the Supreme Court's role, and the forced migration of Native Americans.
Key Questions
- Critique the justifications for the Indian Removal Act and its impact on Native American sovereignty.
- Analyze the Supreme Court's ruling in Worcester v. Georgia and Jackson's response.
- Explain the devastating human cost and long-term consequences of the Trail of Tears.
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