Events Leading To

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ThesisWhen Cultures Collide
History of Broken Promises
Events Leading To
Events Leading To Westward ExpansionPerceived Failure of Native American AssimilationThe Jackson Administration’s Pro-Removal Stance Lingering Animosity From Prior Conflicts
The Indian Removal Act of 1830
The Indian Removal Act of 1830SupportersOpponentsFollowing the Signing of the Bill
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HISTORIC TRAUMA AND UNRESOLVED GRIEF
The Indian Removal Act of 1830

The causes of the 1830 Indain Removal Act. Source: HistoryinCharts

“There were four primary causes of the Indian Removal Act: the perceived failure of Native American assimilation into Anglo-American culture, continued westward expansion by American settlers, the Jackson administration’s pro-removal stance, and lingering animosity from prior conflicts.” (HISTORYinCHARTS)

​​​​​​​HISTORIC TRAUMA AND UNRESOLVED GRIEFThe Indian Removal Act of 1830

HISTORIC TRAUMA AND UNRESOLVED GRIEF
The Indian Removal Act of 1830