How Did Catherine Beecher View On Indian Removal

Andrew Jackson, America’s seventh President, took it upon himself to protect the citizens of America during Indian Removal. Jackson seemed to truly believe that it was in the best interest of both Whites and Indians that Indians were removed from their lands and relocated to another land toward the west. Catharine Beecher, a teacher, on the other hand was an outspoken woman beyond her time. Beecher insisted that the lands on the Indians belonged to the Indians and hoped to bring awareness to the people of early America. Andrew Jackson had the opportunity to sway the people of America by discussing the issue of Indian Removal during his State of the Union Message in 1830. President Jackson claimed that it was in the best interest of the States, the citizens, growth of the Southwest and of the Indians for Indians to be relocated west. One of President Jackson’s main point was that “it will separate the Indians from immediate contact with settlements of whites; free them from the power of the States; and allow them to pursue happiness in their own

Beecher points out that, “This continent was once possessed only by the Indians, and earliest accounts represent them as a race numerous, warlike, and powerful. When our forefathers sought refuge from oppression on these shores, this people supplied their necessities, and ministered to their comfort.” Beecher addresses a key point that the land where she and other Whites live was originally and rightfully belonging to the Indians. Yet, the Indians were kind enough to offer assistance to the Whites as they sought refuge on these lands. Even though whites received so much assistance form Indians they insisted for more and thus took more and more land. Pushing Indians out. Indians fought back and shed blood in an attempt to keep their home lands theirs. Yet, as Beecher gracefully states, Whites “have risen in greatness and glory, the Indian nations have faded