Pet Identification Quotes
Crockett has been a major supporter of Andrew Jackson. However, after Jackson became president Crockett broke with him over some of his new policies and practices. For example, he disapproved of the Indian Removal Bill, which allowed for forced expulsion of the Cherokees and other “civilized tribes” from the southeastern states. Indian removal went along with the unfair treatment of squatters, who were expelled from the public domain and were barred from securing land that they had settled and improved. Jackson supporters castigated Crockett for his “disloyalty” and Crockett was equally critical of them for going along with Jackson like a pack of dogs without daring what his policies were. This quotation was made in this context.
