5. Top Hat with Cherokee Tribe Symbol

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Human: *Fix APA Citation IS THIS A REMIX? **More for significance, what is the current state of the Cherokee nation now? What ongoing challenges do they still face? Mystery Artifact Created by: Karla Hernandez Clues and Questions Clues: "The symbol on the hat is a representation of the Cherokee tribe." "The hat does not belong to the president himself, but rather someone who had significant influence over a large group of people." "He indirectly caused the deaths of many Native Americans." "This president created his own political party." Questions Which president do you believe this object is connected to? Why is he so significant in U.S. History? What was the primary cause of such widespread death among the Native American population? Significance and Research The Object: A Top Hat Details about the Object: The symbol of the Cherokee tribe is linked to John Ross, who led the Cherokee nation during Andrew Jackson's administration. President: Andrew Jackson, Democrat, March 4, 1829 – March 4, 1837 Presidential Role Chief Legislator Political Action: The Indian Removal Act of 1830 "The Indian Removal Act was signed into law by President Andrew Jackson on May 28, 1830, authorizing the president to grant unsettled lands west of the Mississippi in exchange for Native American lands within existing state borders. A few tribes went peacefully, but many resisted the relocation policy." (loc.gov) Impact on America/ Significance I researched this president because of his radical views and actions. He significantly impacted Native Americans; it is evident through America's westward expansion under the belief of Manifest Destiny, as well as how Native Americans now live in reservation sites throughout the country. Works Cited Library of Congress. (2017, March 2). Indian Removal Act, Primary documents in American history. Retrieved from https://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/ourdocs/Indian.html Visual Evidence http://digital.library.okstate.edu/Chronicles/v013/images/v013p421photo.jpg http://www.okhistory.org/images/kids/aithumbs/cherokee.jpg Link to a video for more information about Andrew Jackson's legacy: http://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/andrew-jackson/videos/jacksons-personality-and-legacy