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1. Indian Removal (2 documents). What was President Andrew Jackson’s stated rationale for Indian removal? How did the Cherokee respond? What do you think these two documents tell us about the definition of “American” in the 1830s?

2. 19th Century Slavery (1 document). Choose TWO of the “rules of Highland Plantation) to analyze. What are they and what do you think the rationale behind them is? Why?

Make sure to address all parts of the question. 2 paragraphs or at least 10 sentences is a safe barometer for each question. please number the questions and put a space between them. the documents are provided.