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What did John Ross and William McIntosh have in common?

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They were both Indian chiefs who played major roles in Indian Removal from Georgia.

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The Dahlonega Gold Rush, Worcester v. Georgia, and the Trail of Tears all are related to

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the removal of Native Americans from Georgia

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Following the agreement that was reached in the Treaty of Indian Springs in 1825, Chief William McIntosh lost his life. Why did this happen?

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Creek leaders executed McIntosh because he agreed to sell the Creek's remaining land to the United States without their consent.

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Which Supreme Court decision denied the right of states to take Native American lands but was ignored by President Andrew Jackson?

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Worcester v. Georgia

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Who was the Supreme Court Justice that made the decision the USA could not force its laws on Natives nor could the USA force them off their land?

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John Marshall

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Which president is responsible for signing the Indian Removal Act of 1830?

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Andrew Jackson

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What was the result of gold being discovered in Dahlonega, Georgia?

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Indians were forcibly removed from the area

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Where were Native Americans relocated after their removal? Options: Indian Territory/ Oklahoma, Alabama, Mississippi, New York

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Indian Territory/ Oklahoma

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What was the GA government's main reason behind the forced removal of Creek Indians? Options: Conflict with other tribes, Political disagreements, Desire for resources, Desire for land

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Desire for land

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Which Native American Chief was forced to sign a treaty giving away his tribe's land?

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Chief John Ross