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Unit 4 Lesson 3: The War of 1812 and Indian Removal

William McIntosh and the Treaties of Indian Springs

Who was involved? Think about the people or groups who were involved and affected by this event

What happened? Summarize the event!

Where did the event take place?

What region(s) of Georgia did the event take place in?

When did the event take place?

Why is this event important to Georgia's history?

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1. The people involved in this event were William McIntosh, a Creek chief, and the Creek Nation, as well as U.S. government officials and white settlers in Georgia.

2. The event refers to the signing of the Treaty of Indian Springs. In 1825, William McIntosh, who was the head chief of the Lower Creek towns, signed a treaty with the United States government that ceded the remaining Creek territory in Georgia to the government. However, this treaty was highly controversial as it was signed without the consent of the majority of the Creek Nation and under dubious circumstances.

3. The event took place in Indian Springs, Georgia.

4. The event took place in the western part of Georgia, primarily impacting the Creek Nation.

5. The event occurred in 1825.

6. This event is significant in Georgia's history because it led to the removal of the Creek Nation from Georgia. The Treaty of Indian Springs violated previous agreements made between the Creek Nation and the United States government, causing significant unrest and conflict within the Creek Nation. William McIntosh's actions were seen as traitorous by many Creek people, leading to his assassination by members of his own tribe in 1825. This event further escalated tensions between Native Americans and white settlers in Georgia, ultimately contributing to the overall policy of Indian removal.

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