Week 15 SS

Front

What is the forced removal of American Indians from their land known as today?

Back

Trail of Tears

Front

What was the Indian Removal Act?

Back

A law that forced removal of Native American tribes from their lands

Front

During what years did the removal of American Indians from their lands take place?

Back

1830-1850

Front

How many main tribes were affected by the Indian Removal Act?

Back

5

Front

What is the name of the park that honors the memory of the Trail of Tears?

Back

Cherokee Removal Memorial Park

Front

The Indian Removal Act was passed in what year?

Back

1830

Front

The Indian Removal Act was passed during the presidency of __________.

Back

Andrew Jackson

Front

What did the first colonists think of the native people when they came to America?

Back

Colonists thought the Native American people were like 'savages.'

Front

What was the name of the man who was the Principal Chief of the Cherokee nation and fought to protect Native American land?

Back

John Ross

Front

What was the name of the Cherokee man who created a written version of their language?

Back

Sequoyah