The doctrine drove and justified the forced removal of Native Americans from their land. In 1930, President Jackson signed into law the Indian Removal Act which allowed the government to forcefully relocate Native Americans from their homelands in blatant violation of rights established by the Constitution. By signing the Indian Removal Act, Jackson effectively paved the road for the removal of thousands of Cherokees which took place during 1838-1839 under his successor, Martin Van Buren. This forced migration became known among the Cherokee as the “Trail of Tears” after thousands of tribe members died on the journey
The doctrine drove and justified the forced removal of Native Americans from their land. In 1930, President Jackson signed into law the Indian Removal Act which allowed the government to forcefully relocate Native Americans from their homelands in blatant violation of rights established by the Constitution. By signing the Indian Removal Act, Jackson effectively paved the road for the removal of thousands of Cherokees which took place during 1838-1839 under his successor, Martin Van Buren. This forced migration became known among the Cherokee as the “Trail of Tears” after thousands of tribe members died on the journey