Focus Question 6

Running Head : The Indian Removal Period

The Indian Removal Period

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The Indian removal period , just like the just and lawful wars fought against native tribes , was yet another attempt to acquire immense wealth and power over the American territories . Although this was much humane than the eradication of Indian populations , the removal in itself , both as a legal concept and its implementation , is debatable . It is unfair to take away or limit the Indians ' right to their property , as well as their way of life . The implementation

of the Indian removal was based on fraudulent and fabricated assumptions and assertions regarding the tribes . It was baseless , and it steps on the culture and the traditions of the Indian tribes

The Indian removal was a way for the U .S . government to anchor the accomplishment of their goals for expansion and acquisition of natural wealth and resources , mostly concentrated in Indian territories Moreover , Americans used the Indians as slaves , without some of them even knowing it . This is mainly due to the Indians ' loss of power to decide freely , for they were only given choices , and both were agreeable to the U .S . government

The Indian removal was implemented by the U .S . government because it is less risky when it comes to considering the predisposition of uprising Perhaps the Americans wanted to avoid aggressive and forceful reactions from the Indian tribes therefore , they initiated treaties with the tribes . The Indian population would also serve them purpose in to achieve their goals , in terms of toil and labor . The Indian removal was successful in its efforts because most of the lands and territories were yielded to the government . Although the land and territorial exchange also provided for the demands of the tribe members , the result of the trade was more agreeable to the Americans because it paved way to the realization of their goals and objectives

For the Indians , the Indian removal cost them their land , their culture , and their identity . Indians who agreed to join the government suffered greatly as slaves or laborers without being provided rightful compensation . They were stripped off their right to become a valuable notable , and contributory part of society . For those who entered the Indian country , they were not recognized nor respected as landowners Either way , the Indians were cheated , persecuted , and tormented by the U .S . government

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