Treaty of May 6, 1828
The Treaty of May 6, 1828, established a convention between the United States and the Cherokee Nation, securing the Cherokees a permanent home west of the Mississippi and an area of seven million acres of land. It guaranteed their removal from Arkansas, protection from white encroachment, and various financial compensations. Additionally, it promised assistance with their emigration and support for education and infrastructure development. The treaty aimed to ensure the Cherokees’ safety and sovereignty in their new territory.