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 * Native American Genocide: Why**

After Columbus departed, Native Americans were killed to make space for the new white settlers. The Removal Act of 1830 led to the "Trail of Tears". This is when the Cherokees were forced to march of their land and find new homes, which resulted in many deaths along the way. The Native Americans were used as slaves for many people in the U.S. They were also made into farmers and cattle ranchers. In 1930, the Indian Removal Act was passed by Congress. The bill was signed by President Jackson. The main reason for the act was land greed.

During the "Trail of Tears", over 70,000 Indians had to give up their homes and move to certain areas assigned to tribes in Oklahoma. The government gave the tribes the right to all Oklahoma except the Panhandle, "as long as the rivers run and the grass shall grow". The Native Americans were forced to move yet again in 1906. Many Indians died during the "Trail of Tears" because of disease and harsh living conditions.



http://www.studyworld.com/indian_removal_act_of_1830.htm http://www.ngeorgia.com/history/nghisttt.html
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http://multiculturalcookingnetwork.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/native_american_1.jpg (right) http://www.old-picture.com/indians/pictures/Indian-Tomahawk.jpg (left)

By: R.A. Back to home