Document 10.4 Andrew Jackson as the Great Father (c. 1835)

DOCUMENT 10.4 | Andrew Jackson as the Great Father (c. 1835)

Federal Indian policy was debated beyond the realm of government, as people expressed their support or opposition in a wide variety of venues, including the nation’s newspapers. The following cartoon offers a satirical depiction of Andrew Jackson’s relationship with the Cherokee Indians.

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Clements Library, University of Michigan