Indian Removal Study Guide Flashcard

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What general was responsible for moving the Creek west of the Mississippi River?

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Winfield Scott

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What law gave the US Government the authority to negotiate with Native American tribes for their lands?

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Indian Removal Act of 1830

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What was the main reason the Choctaw were forced to leave their lands in the Southeast?

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They were forced to sign a treaty giving up their land in exchange for land in Indian Territory.

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What was the primary difference in how the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes were removed from their lands?

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The Choctaw were forced to leave, while the Chickasaw were allowed to stay.

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What evidence from the text suggests that the Choctaw removal was particularly harsh?

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The Choctaw were forced to travel in harsh conditions and many died during the journey.

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What does the phrase "a trail of tears" suggest about the Choctaw's experience during their removal?

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The Choctaw's journey was filled with hardship and suffering.

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What was the main reason for the Second Seminole War?

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The U.S. government wanted to relocate the Seminoles from Florida.

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How did Osceola's actions contribute to the start of the Second Seminole War?

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He refused to relocate and symbolically rejected the treaty, escalating tensions.

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What was the outcome of the Second Seminole War for the Seminoles?

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The Seminoles successfully defended their land and remained in Florida.

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What happened when eleven missionaries refused to take the oath because it would damage their relationship with the Cherokee people?

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They were arrested and sentenced to hard labor