Western Expansion - SS8H4

Native Americans in Northwestern GA; forcefully removed from their lands

Forced march of Cherokees to the Indian Territory in Oklahoma by the United States.

Chief who represented the Cherokee Nation at the US Supreme Court

Supreme Court Justice that agreed with the Cherokee that GA law was not valid on their land

GA politicians bribed to sell land to land speculators for below its value

A major technological advance that connected many cities and helped them grow.

Event where gold was discovered in GA and led to the removal of the Cherokee from GA.

This WAS NOT one of Georgia's capitals.

Land system that gave GA citizens a chance to receive land by chance of the draw.

Native American tribe that lived in Western GA. They were removed through treaties.

Machine invinted by Eli Whitney that removed seeds from cotton

Supreme Court decision that stated GA law was not valid in the Cherokee Nation.

Creek leader who signed a treaty that gave up all Creek land in GA.

Land allocation that gave the head of the family 200 acres and 50 for each family member.

U.S. President that signed Indian Removal Act and the removal of Native Americas from Georgia.