Trail of Tears Documentary Questions

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How many groups were the Cherokee divided into during the Trail of Tears?

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13

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Where do most of the Cherokee live today?

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Oklahoma

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Approximately how many miles did the Cherokee have to travel during the Trail of Tears?

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800 miles

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Which Chief Justice ruled in favor of the Cherokee in a significant court case?

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John Marshall

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In what year was gold found on Cherokee land, intensifying conflicts?

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1828

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What was the Trail of Tears?

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The forced relocation of the Cherokee Nation from their ancestral homelands to designated Indian Territory in present-day Oklahoma.

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What was the impact of the Indian Removal Act of 1830?

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It authorized the forced removal of Native American tribes from their lands in the southeastern United States.

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What were some of the hardships faced by the Cherokee during the Trail of Tears?

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Harsh weather, disease, lack of food, and inadequate supplies.

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What role did President Andrew Jackson play in the Trail of Tears?

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He supported the Indian Removal Act and enforced the removal of the Cherokee.

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What was the significance of the Supreme Court case Worcester v. Georgia?

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It ruled that the state of Georgia could not impose its laws on Cherokee tribal lands.