Question: The most important factor that drove Jackson to remove Indians from their lands was the desire for land. The citizens and farmers wanted to expand their territory towards fertile lands that would be used for the cultivation of cotton. These ideas encouraged people to support the removal of Indians.[2] Jackson and his administration used political power to get support from the citizens. They appeared to support the interests of the farmers and new settlers and maintained Jacksons' popularity in politics. Jackson and his administration also used legal arguments such as the Removal Act in 1830 that was passed by Congress to force Indians out towards west of Mississippi.