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The Indian Removal Act was passed into law by President Andrew Jackson in 1830. What was the Act and why was it implemented? What was the intended outcome? Do you think it was a positive or necessary thing for the United States government to do? What long term effects would this have for the new country and for Indian Nations?
Please write an original post of at least 200 words and respond to at least 2 colleagues with a response of over 50 words each.
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