Historical Events tagged with "land cession"
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Creek Indians Cede Lands in Georgia
The Creek Nation ceded their remaining lands in Georgia to the United States government through the Treaty of Indian Springs. This agreement, signed by Chief William McIntosh and U.S. officials, resulted in the Creek's forced migration westward. Motivated by U.S. expansion and economic pressures, this treaty exemplified the diminishing land rights of Native Americans in the Southeast.
Continue ReadingCreek Nation Cedes Territory in Treaty
The Treaty of Fort Jackson, signed in 1814, forced the Creek Nation to cede vast areas of land in what are now Alabama and Georgia. This significant loss was a consequence of the Creek War during the broader American Indian Wars, which pitted the Creek against American settlers. The treaty was negotiated by General Andrew Jackson and other military leaders after the Creek suffered defeats. This marked a crucial shift in land ownership and power dynamics in the Southeast.
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