Andrew Jackson, Annual Message to Congress, December 8, 1829…
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Andrew Jаcksоn, Annuаl Messаge tо Cоngress, December 8, 1829 "The condition and ulterior destiny of the Indian tribes within the limits of some of our States have become objects of much interest and importance.... A portion... of the Southern tribes, having mingled much with the whites and made some progress in the arts of civilized life, have latterly attempted to erect an independent government within the limits of Georgia and Alabama. These States, claiming to be the only sovereign power within their territories, extended their laws over the Indians, which induced [caused] the latter [Indians] to call upon the United States for protection. The Constitution declares that "no new State shall be formed or erected within the jurisdiction of any other State" without the consent of its legislature.... Actuated [moved to action] by this view of the subject, I informed the Indians inhabiting parts of Georgia and Alabama that their attempt to establish an independent government would not be [accepted] by the Executive of the United States, and advised them to emigrate beyond the Mississippi or submit to the laws of those States." QUESTIONS: 1. What problem exists between the Southern tribes and the states of Georgia and Alabama?2. What solution to the conflict did President Jackson propose? Your answer must be in your own words- do not use direct quotes. Your answer must be a minimum of 75 words.