The Removal of the Indians (Classic Reprint): An Article from the American Monthly Magazine; An Examination of an Article in the North American ... and Christianity (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Evarts, Jeremiah

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1333336764 ISBN 13: 9781333336769

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A piercing historical account challenges the defense of Indian removal and asks readers to weigh the evidence for themselves. It examines how debates over treaties, sovereign rights, and civilization were argued in the early Republic, with a careful look at sources and counterclaims.

This edition presents a rigorous critique of official narratives, exposing how law, politics, and philanthropy intersected in the removal era. It invites readers to consider what those debates meant for the Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, and Creek nations, and for the wider republic.

• How authors framed Indian rights, sovereignty, and occupation in early 19th‑century law


• The role of schools, missions, and “civilization” programs in shaping policy


• Critiques of prominent figures and arguments surrounding removal and treaties


• Eyewitness testimony and contemporary perspectives on the treatment of Indigenous peoples

Ideal for readers interested in US history, constitutional questions, and how public policy intersects with Indigenous rights.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1333336764
• ISBN 13: 9781333336769
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 76
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