Debate over Indian Removal

You will examine the both sides of the debate over Indian Removal by first looking at the Cherokee perspective and then that of Andrew Jackson. As you read the primary sources (2 for the Cherokee and 2 for Andrew Jackson), identify the major arguments made by both

Cherokee sources
Memorial of the Cherokee Nation
Cherokee Address to the American People

Andrew Jackson sources
Andrew Jackson’s Second Annual Address to Congress
Andrew Jackson’s Seventh Annual Message to Congress

Write 2 paragraphs. one for the cherokee source and read both readings and describe the readings and then the other paragraph over Andrew Jackson and read both readings.