Cherokee Tribe

Would you live next to a society that previously murdered innocent men, women and children? Do you think you could sleep knowing that same tribe could attack you or your family at anytime? People around the states wanted the Cherokees out of Georgia because of the resources in that land. Many Georgians still had hatred and anger towards the Cherokee tribe because of past events that have occurred. In general, many citizens wanted them out which lead the Indian Removal Act. The act was justified because the Cherokees received received many benefits, the disagreement was solved professionally and the final reason is the Cherokee harmed many innocent Americans.

First of all, the Cherokees received many benefits from America. For example the tribe were given five million dollars as said in the article, “ Move the Cherokee to Indian Territory.” That wasn’t all the Cherokee received, they got an abundance of land seventy square miles to be …show more content…
They made sure the tribe were not harmed by adding security guards near the tribe. They tried to focus on making sure there was no bloodshed. The U.S also didn’t rush the tribe, they understood how hard it was for the tribe so they gave them time. Many of the Cherokee people didn’t want to move but the U.S gave the people a choice to stay, as long as they abide by the rules. Remember they still received the land and five million dollars.

Finally, the Cherokee tribe has done horrific things to America in the past. The tribe murdered innocent men, women and children. They would torture people in some of the most excruciating ways. For example they would scalp people alive or burn people alive, by tying them to a standing wooden plank and surround it with fire. It would be safer for everyone if more of the Cherokees moved . Although the war between these two societies were awhile ago many Americans may still hold a grudge against them and want to get their