The Indian Removal Act, enacted in 1830, aimed to relocate Native American tribes from their ancestral lands in the southeastern United States to designated territories west of the Mississippi River, primarily present-day Oklahoma. The map highlights the original territories of several tribes, such as the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole, which were situated in areas now known as Georgia, Alabama, and Florida. The act resulted in forced migrations, commonly referred to as the "Trail of Tears," where thousands of Native Americans suffered from harsh conditions and significant loss of life during their relocation. The western territories, marked on the map as "Indian Territory," were intended to serve as a new home for these tribes, although they faced continuous encroachment from settlers. Ultimately, the Indian Removal Act reflected the U.S. government's policy of westward expansion at the cost of Native American rights and sovereignty.
Use the map below to explain what the Indian Removal Act entailed. Write a paragraph in response (5 sentences). Refer to specific details on the map to support your explanation. Compose complete sentences that use proper spelling and grammar.
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Map of the Indian and Oklahoma Territories
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