US President Andrew Jackson
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- - 7th President of the US.
- Signed the 1830 Indian Removal Act.
- Fought for States' Rights.
- Despised Indians.
- Lived on the frontier.
- Fought the indians as a child.
- Was under the opinion that the white man had the right of way to the frontier.
US President, Martin Van Buren
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- - Martin Van Buren said that the two happiest days of his life were his entrance into the office of President and his surrender of the office.
- Political opponents nicknamed him "Martin Van Ruin".
- Many Americans were sad to see him leave office.
- - Strongly disliked the Native Americans, and pushed for their forced removal.
Cherokee Chief, John Ross
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- Cherokee Nation's first elected leader.
- Fought removal in court since the day it was passed.
- When Jackson ignored the Supreme Court's ruling, he vowed peace to avoid conflict.
- Ross was forced under the threat of his tribe suffering further to work with the federals to force their relocation.
- Lost wife on the Trail of Tears.
- Led tribe until his death in 1866.
- Fought removal in court since the day it was passed.
- When Jackson ignored the Supreme Court's ruling, he vowed peace to avoid conflict.
- Ross was forced under the threat of his tribe suffering further to work with the federals to force their relocation.
- Lost wife on the Trail of Tears.
- Led tribe until his death in 1866.