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CHAPTER
7
GUIDED READING
The Age of Jackson
Section 3
A. As you read about the Jacksonian era, write answers to the questions about events
that appear on the time line.
1827
By this point, the
Cherokee have established themselves as
a nation.
1830
Congress passes the
Indian Removal Act.
Jackson forces the
Choctaw from their
lands.
1831
Jackson forces the Sauk
and Fox from their lands.
1832
Jackson forces the
Chickasaw from their lands.
1. Who were the “five civilized tribes”?
2. What did the act call for, and why did Andrew Jackson
support it?
3. What did the court decide in the case?
The Supreme Court rules
on Worcester v. Georgia.
4. What was Jackson’s response to the court ruling?
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1835
The Cherokee begin
leaving Georgia.
5. Why is this forced removal referred to as the Trail of Tears?
1838
President Van Buren
orders the forced
removal of all Cherokee
from Georgia.
B. On the back of this paper, identify or explain each of the following:
Democratic-Republican Party
spoils system
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