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What did native Americans call Andrew Jackson after the Trail of Tears?

Native American tribes used various terms to refer to Andrew Jackson after the Trail of Tears. Among them, there are two noteworthy expressions:

- “Sharp Knife”: Several tribes, including the Cherokee and Choctaw, referred to Jackson as "Sharp Knife" due to his use of military force and ruthless tactics during the Trail of Tears and other campaigns against Native Americans.

- “Indian Killer”: This term was used by many tribes, including the Creek and Seminole, who held Jackson directly responsible for the forced removal and deaths of thousands of Native Americans during the Trail of Tears and other episodes of conflict.