In his first annual message to Congress, President Andrew Jackson wants to talk about the situation of Indian tribes in some of the states. Although they have wanted to civilize the Indians, they have also wanted to buy their lands from them; what has caused the Indians to see them as unfair and who do not care about their destiny. However, in the southern states the story is different; the Indians assimilated to the customs of the whites and modified their savage habits. This caused, that the Indians want to establish an independent government within the boundaries of the states of Alabama and Georgia. Jackson makes it clear that the Constitution does not allow any new state to be formed within the jurisdiction of any other state. Jackson describe the Indians as people who through history …show more content…
In that place, the tribes could establish their own government without the intervention of the United States. Once established, they could then proceed with the process of civilization and promote union and harmony. With this he wants to make clear the good intentions of the Americans towards the Indians. To achieve this, we must speak clearly to the Indians; offer them the option of transferring them to a land in which they will be able to be independent, and make it clear that if they decide to stay within American territory they have to obey the laws established by the government. We cannot force them to accept our option; the transfer would have to be voluntary since it would be unfair to force the Indians again to leave their land. As part of their collaboration they will be protected in the enjoyment of those possessions that have improved with their