What factors set the stage for the indian removal act of 1830 and the trail of tears?

The Southern states were eager to gain access to lands inhabited by the Five Civilized Tribes. In particular, Georgia, the largest state at that time, was involved in a contentious jurisdictional dispute with the Cherokee nation. President Jackson hoped removal would resolve the Georgia crisis. Also the Georgia Gold Rush of 1828 added to the pressure.

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Answer:

The state of Georgia was interested of gaining control of the Five Tribe's homeland, pushing the federal goverment to issue the indian removal act of 1830.

Explanation:

Many characters like Geroge Whashington and Thomas Jefferson suggested the importance of make the Natives to accept and adopt the European lifestyle and abondon their traditions, but it was in the during 19th century where southern states, particulary Georgia, which was interested on removing the natives from their lands even by force if necessary. Georgia had been discussing that with the federal goverment decades ago and eventually it turned from a discussion into a demand. At end, national goverment was forced to pass the indan removal act of 1830 which will be the cause of what would be known as the trail of tears.