use the map below to explain what the Indian Removal Act entailed. Write a paragraph in response. Refer to specific details on the map to support your explanation. Compose complete sentences that w]use proper spelling and grammar. mak it sound like a seventh grader wrote it
The Indian Removal Act was a law passed in 1830 that forced Native American tribes to move west of the Mississippi River. This meant they had to leave their ancestral lands and resettle in designated areas known as Indian Territory, which is clearly marked on the map. The map shows various Indian tribes and their original locations, such as the Cherokee, Seminole, Choctaw, Creek, and Chickasaw. As you can see, all of these tribes were located in the southeastern part of the United States, particularly in present-day Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi. The Indian Removal Act aimed to open up these lands for white settlers and expand American territory. It resulted in the forced relocation of thousands of Native Americans, often referred to as the Trail of Tears, depicted on the map with a dotted line. This was a painful and devastating journey for the tribes, as many died due to disease, starvation, and harsh weather conditions along the way.
