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Paye 1 3-2 Writing Plan Progress Check 3 Solomon Paye Southern New Hampshire University HIS-200-H7525 Aubrey Underwood-Eidson January,28,2024

Paye 1 Historical Event The focus of my historical event analysis is The Cherokee Trail of Tears that took place in 1830. This event was triggered by the Indian Removal Act passed by Andrew Jackson, which mandated that the Cherokee nation relinquish its lands located east of the Mississippi River and migrate to present-day Oklahoma. Although the act was designed to be voluntary and peaceful for tribes who accepted the terms, the Cherokee Trail of Tears was a significant milestone in history that coerced the Indians to leave their ancestral lands and undertake a grueling 800-mile- long journey, covering approximately 10 miles a day over several months. This journey claimed the lives of over 4,000 out of the 15,000 Indians due to starvation, diseases, cold, and exhaustion. Secondary Sources My chosen secondary source for my historical research is Lance Green's work, "Their Determination to Remain: A Cherokee Community’s Resistance to the Trail of Tears in North Carolina." This academic review offers valuable insights into the forced migration of the Cherokee people, with a particular emphasis on their experiences in North Carolina. My research aims to combine this perspective with another source that examines influential white landowners in North Carolina post-Trail of Tears. By doing so, I intend to refine my thesis statement and highlight the long-lasting impact of this historical event on the continued white colonization of lands that once belonged to the Cherokee's forebears. Primary Sources I am particularly interested in utilizing "Jacksonland: President Andrew Jackson, Cherokee Chief John Ross, and a Great American Land Grab" as a primary source for my

Paye 1 research. This captivating autobiography delves into the lives of two pivotal figures during an important historical event: Andrew Jackson and the often-overlooked John Ross, a Cherokee leader of mixed heritage. Ross was renowned for his political prowess and diplomatic endeavors and served as a representative of one of the Five Civilized Tribes - a group that had assimilated aspects of white settler culture. They farmed, published newspapers in their own language, and established schools for their children. Despite this assimilation, Ross vehemently opposed Jackson's policies even before the Indian Removal Act was enacted. He fiercely advocated for the rights of the tribes and pursued their cause to the highest judicial authority, the Supreme Court. This source is highly relevant to my research as it explores themes such as the dynamics within the Five Civilized Tribes, their complex relations with the government, and broader reflections on American culture and ethical considerations. The next source I want to use is Adam J. Pratt's scholarly assessment of "Toward Cherokee Removal: Land, Violence, and the White Man's Chance". This source calls into question whether the historical event of Cherokee Removal was an inescapable consequence or the result of a confluence of many elements such as slaveholder vested interests, the attraction of gold, and the emerging ideology of American exceptionalism. I want to get new ideas on America's history and access a variety of thoughts on the event through this site. This source, I hope, will serve as a catalyst for new lines of research, giving light on the Trail of Tears' long- term implications and spurring additional investigation into its lasting influence. My final research source will be "The New Trail of Tears: How Washington Is Destroying American Indians." In this article, the author believes that, while it is undeniable that European settlers caused enormous harm to Indian villages in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, such destruction continues owing to current policies. These practices, according to the author,

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Paye 1 include denying Native Americans property ownership, limiting their access to free markets, and failing to provide them with the same police and legal safeguards as other Americans. Integrating this viewpoint into my study will give a more nuanced picture of Indigenous communities' ongoing problems and battle for rights and respect. Research Question After reviewing numerous sources, I'm interested in learning more about the Indian Removal Act's passing, with a special focus on the opposition it met in the North. Furthermore, I'm wondering about the influence of Andrew Jackson's Indian Removal Act on immigration in America, particularly assimilation. Finally, I'd want to look into the procedures used to assure ethical treatment during the Cherokee Indians' 800-mile relocation. Thesis Based on my examination of primary and secondary sources, I want to show that the Trail of Tears had long-term and negative impacts on modern Indigenous communities, and that its consequences are increasingly impacting immigrant assimilation. While I recognize the possibility of revising my thesis statement as I conduct further research, my primary focus remains on analyzing the many views surrounding the Indian Territory's withdrawal.

Paye 1 Reference Justice, G. (2022, July). Toward Cherokee Removal: Land, Violence, and the White Man’s Chance by Adam J. Pratt. Alabama Review, 75(3), 258–261. https://doi.org/10.1353/ala.2022.0024 Bean, J. G. (2020, February 18). The New Trail of Tears: How Washington is Destroying American Indians. Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work , 29 (5), 437–438. https://doi.org/10.1080/15313204.2020.1730286

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