During Andrew Jackson’s presidency, he faced tremendous conflict with the Indians. As the United States began to expand, more and more issues began arising between the Americans and their Indian neighbors. Jackson had to decide whether or not to move the Indians out of Georgia and into a section of land in the west that he had specifically set aside for that purpose. Knowing the impact his decision would carry, he weighed the options before coming to a conclusion. Ultimately, he chose to move the Indians west. Jackson made the logical decision by moving the Indians because of the constitutionality of the matter, the land he provided for them, and the options he offered in regards to moving. First of all, Jackson was forced to deal with the Indians living in Georgia because of the Constitution. It states, “No new state shall be formed or erected within the jurisdiction of any other state without consent of its legislature” (Doc A). This phrase clearly prohibits the formation of any state within the state of …show more content…
He mapped out an area of the west that he was willing to give them as long as they moved out of Georgia. Jackson, being the war hero that he was, could have easily decided to slaughter the Indians to eliminate the issue. Instead, he gave them a coveted opportunity to move to land set up especially for them to live on. The Indians were a people who lived off the land for years. They were accustomed to and appreciated the struggles that emerge from that type of culture. Furthermore, the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian tribes had already accepted the land (Doc A). These two groups saw the abundant opportunity before them and took action to secure it. If the land was satisfactory for those tribes, it can be considered satisfactory for the Cherokees as well. In summary, Andrew Jackson provided ample land for the Indians to enjoy as their own, away from forced interactions with American people and