Andrew Jackson and the Trail of Tears

Andrew Jackson and the Trail of Tears The Long, Bitter Trail: Andrew Jackson and the Indians was written by Anthony F.C. Wallace. In his book, the main argument was how Andrew Jackson had a direct affect on the mistreatment and removal of the native Americans from their homelands to Indian Territory. It was a trail of blood, a trail of death, but ultimately it was known as the "Trail of Tears". Throughout Jackson's two …

…Wallace made on interesting comment when interviewed by Robert S. Grumet. He stated, "… things like unfair treaties, the Trail of Tears, and The Black Hawk W! ar, for instance, remain part of "Now" from which many Native Americans view their place in time today." His words ring so true because even today many Native American refuse to celebrate Columbus Day. Why honor the person who brought the white man to the New World? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**