Indian Removal Act of 1830

Definition

This was a law signed by President Andrew Jackson that authorized him to negotiate with southern Native American tribes for their removal westward, away from white settlements.

Related terms

Andrew Jackson: The seventh president who signed into law the Indian Removal Act.

Five Civilized Tribes: These are five Native American nations—the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek (Muscogee), and Seminole—who were most significantly impacted by this act.

Seminole Wars: A series conflicts between various groups among Native Americans collectively known as Seminoles and U.S., which arose due to tensions created by these removal policies.