16. What law passed by Congress, under Andrew Jackson, forced the Native American tribes to relocate west of the Mississippi River?

The law that forced Native American tribes to relocate west of the Mississippi River was the Indian Removal Act of 1830. It authorized the federal government to negotiate treaties to remove Native tribes from their ancestral lands, often through coercive means. This policy resulted in the infamous Trail of Tears, where thousands of Native Americans suffered through harsh conditions while being forcibly relocated. Andrew Jackson believed that this relocation would lead to better opportunities for both settlers and Native Americans. However, the severe impact and injustices faced during this period sparked ongoing discussions about treaty rights, sovereignty, and the treatment of indigenous peoples in America.