Politics

Why was the Indian Expulsion Act passed? Andrew Jackson tried to renew a policy of political and military action for the expulsion of the Indians from these lands and worked to enact a law for the expulsion of the Indians. The India Removal Act was enacted to give the southern states the land that belonged … Read more

Why was the Battle of Trenton so important? The surprise victory at Trenton was important to the American cause for several reasons: for the first time, Washington forces had defeated a regular army on the field. Victory greatly boosted morale. New enlistments were encouraged and many of the current soldiers were re-enlisted. What was the … Read more