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#OTD in 1847 – Choctaw Indians collect money to donate to starving Irish Hunger victims.

Moved by news of starvation in Ireland, a group of Choctaws gathered in Scullyville, Ok, to raise a relief fund. Despite their meager resources, they collected $170 and forwarded it to a U.S. famine relief organisation. The Choctaw Indians may have seen echoes of their own fate in that of the Irish. Just 16 years before, in 1831, the Choctaw Indians were forcibly removed from their ancestral…

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Unworthy Republic: The Dispossession of Native Americans and the Road to Indian Territory

In May 1830, the United States government, under Andrew Jackson's presidency, passed an act to systematically expel Native American communities from their homelands. Jackson's political agenda, known as the 'Indian Removal', stretched throughout the entire 1830s and beyond. Thousands of lives and millions of acres of indigenous lands were lost. In Unworthy Republic, Claudio Saunt reconstructs the three main voices during this controversial and violent time: white supporters of the expulsion (mostly Southerners), white opponents of it (mostly activists from the North), and the indigenous peoples themselves. Saunt's writing turns historical statistics and documents accessible to non-specialists. Although professors or more advanced scholars might be already knowledgeable about this topic, Unworthy Republic is an in-depth and essential read for students of American history.

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The Legacy of Andrew Jackson: A Complex Portrait

Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States, is a historical figure who ignites passionate debate. Some regard him as a champion of the everyday person, while others see a man whose actions caused immense suffering. His presidency included significant events like the Trail of Tears, his opposition to the national bank, and the implementation of the spoils system. Understanding these aspects of his legacy is essential for grasping the complexities of American history.

The Trail of Tears: A Dark Chapter

One of the most heartbreaking legacies of Jackson’s administration is the Trail of Tears, which resulted from the Indian Removal Act of 1830. Advocating for this act, Jackson aimed to relocate thousands of Native Americans from their ancestral lands in the southeastern U.S. to territories west of the Mississippi River. The consequences were tragic: thousands died from disease, starvation, and harsh conditions during the forced migration. This policy not only reflected a blatant disregard for Native American rights but also stained the history of the United States.

Economic Turmoil: The Panic of 1837

Jackson’s tumultuous relationship with economic institutions is another striking feature of his presidency. His fierce opposition to the Second Bank of the United States stemmed from his belief that it benefitted the elite at the expense of the common people. By vetoing the bank’s recharter and withdrawing federal funds, Jackson disrupted the national economy, contributing to the Panic of 1837. This financial crisis resulted in widespread hardship for many Americans and highlighted the risks of unchecked political decisions in the economic landscape.

The Spoils System: Political Patronage

Jackson also left a controversial legacy through the spoils system, where political allies were rewarded with government jobs regardless of their qualifications. This practice entrenched a cycle of corruption and inefficiency in government, undermining merit-based hiring. Critics described it as a betrayal of public trust, as loyalty to Jackson often trumped qualifications for public service. The ramifications of this system have echoes in modern politics, raising questions about how power and loyalty intersect.

Authoritarian Decision-Making

Jackson’s presidency demonstrated authoritarian tendencies, particularly during the Nullification Crisis of 1832-1833. When South Carolina attempted to nullify federal tariffs, Jackson threatened military action to enforce federal laws. This reaction has led many to question his adherence to the constitutional checks and balances that are fundamental to American governance. His approach suggests a willingness to overreach in executive power, reflecting a significant concern for the future of democratic structures.

Why This Matters Today

The legacy of Andrew Jackson continues to provoke discussion and analysis. Understanding his decisions and their impacts can shed light on ongoing debates about power, governance, and ethics in American politics. Jackson’s era forces us to confront uncomfortable truths about our history and the moral implications of leadership choices.

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BOOK REVIEW: #ZekeAndNed by #LarryMcMurtry and #DianaOssana. An often-brutal look at American Manifest Destiny’s impact of Native Americans in the 1870s. 

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Crowley's Ridge rises 250 feet above the surrounding territory and runs from southern Missouri into Northeast Arkansas for 200 some miles. It sits in the alluvial plain of an ancient channel of the Mississippi River. It bears the name of it's first permanent white settler, Benjamin Crowley, who came to the ridge in 1821, but only by way of a consequence of the infamous New Madrid earthquakes of 1811-1812. Crowley held a land grant for land further north in Missouri, for his service in the War of 1812, but upon arriving he found that the original plot was submerged by the earthquakes. Upon reaching the ridge, Crowley announced to his family, "This will be okay". The ridge, ranging between one and 12 miles in width, was a wild territory with bear, wolves and catamounts (mountain lions). It was also used as refuge by local Native American tribes when the Mississippi River flooded. The Quapaw tribe used it for an encampment during hunts, and Crowley did not interfere with their use of the ridge after his land grant was transferred to the ridge.

The first night that Crowley and his family stayed in their new log cabin, his favorite horse was severely mauled by a bear. This area was also where the Arkansas Wild Man was first seen and described for decades, often assumed to also be refugees from the New Madrid earthquakes, which numbered over 10,000 in 2 years. The assumption was that some residents fled the unnerving destruction and became feral. Later these tales have been assumed to be of a Bigfoot creature. Crowley's Ridge was also the scene of large numbers of Native Americans traversing west to Indian Territory, including the Trail of Tears. It is also the site of a number of hauntings.

Sources:

https://www.arkansas.com/native-american-history-heritage/history/prehistoric

https://ualrexhibits.org/trailoftears/slides/crowleys-ridge/

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crowley%27s_Ridge

https://www.arkansas.com/articles/exploring-crowleys-ridge

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Aug 15th 2014 #Accept released the album "Blind Rage" #WannaBeFree #TrailOfTears #DyingBreed #HeavyMetal

Did you know...

This is Accept's last album with guitarist Herman Frank and drummer Stefan Schwarzmann, who both left the band in December 2014.

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#OTD in #History 1830, #AndrewJackson signed the Indian Removal Act, leading 10K to die from the #TrailofTears. A Senator had warned, “Let us beware how, by oppressive encroachments upon the sacred privileges of our Indian neighbors, we minister to the agonies of future remorse.”

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**Yellow Bird’s Song**

Book Title: Yellow Bird’s Song Series: n/a Author: Heather Miller Publication Date: March 19th, 2024 Publisher: Historium Press Pages: 370 Genre: Historical Fiction, Native American Studies, Western, Biography Twitter Handles: @HMHFR @cathiedunn Instagram Handle: @thecoffeepotbookclub Hashtags: #AmericanHistory #NativeAmericanHistory #TrailOfTears #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub Tour…

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I'm delighted to welcome Heather Miller and her new book, Yellow Bird's Song, to the blog #AmericanHistory #NativeAmericanHistory #TrailOfTears #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub

I'm delighted to welcome Heather Miller and her new book, Yellow Bird's Song, to the blog #AmericanHistory #NativeAmericanHistory #TrailOfTears #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub @thecoffeepotbookclub @HMHFR @cathiedunn

I’m delighted to welcome Heather Miller and her new book, Yellow Bird’s Song, to the blog with an excerpt. Excerpt 1 John Rollin Ridge, Cherokee Nation West, 1850 The evening’s red sky horizon stretched its wide arms behind Judge Kell’s dogtrot, extending into the dust. A dead tree stood as an ineffectual sentry between his corn crib and smokehouse, visible through the open-framed breezeway. I…

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Heather Miller Yellow Bird’s Song #AmericanHistory #NativeAmericanHistory #TrailOfTears #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub @HMHFR @cathiedunn

Heather Miller Yellow Bird’s Song #AmericanHistory #NativeAmericanHistory #TrailOfTears #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub @HMHFR @cathiedunn Linnea Tanner FEATURED AUTHOR: HEATHER MILLER I‘m delighted to host Heather Miller as the featured author in The Coffee Pot Book Club Blog Tour being held between April 15th – 19th, 2024. Heather Miller is the author of the Historical Fiction / Native American Studies / Western / Biography, Yellow Bird’s Song,  released by Historium Press on March 19th, 2024 (370 pages) Below are highlights of Yellow Bird’s Song, Heather Miller’s author bio, and an excerpt from her novel. Tour Schedule Page: https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2024/03/blog-tour-yellow-birds-song-by-heather-miller.html HIGHLIGHTS: YELLOW BIRD’S SONG   Yellow Bird’s Song by Heather Miller Blurb: Rollin Ridge, a mercurial figure in this... Read the full article

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#OTD in 1847 – Choctaw Indians collect money to donate to starving Irish Hunger victims.

#OTD in 1847 – Choctaw Indians collect money to donate to starving Irish Hunger victims.

Moved by news of starvation in Ireland, a group of Choctaws gathered in Scullyville, Ok, to raise a relief fund. Despite their meager resources, they collected $170 and forwarded it to a U.S. famine relief organisation. The Choctaw Indians may have seen echoes of their own fate in that of the Irish. Just 16 years before, in 1831, the Choctaw Indians were forcibly removed from their ancestral…

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