This is the name of the 1835 treaty that resulted in the cherokee giving up all claims to land in the southeastern u. s. and agreeing to move to "indian territory" in oklahoma.

Treaty of New Echota - This treaty was signed on December 29, 1835 between the US government and the members of a minority Cherokee faction. Through this treaty, the Cherokee Nation were to give up their territory in the South Eastern United States and move to 'Indian territory' in Oklahoma.