Indian Removal Act Flashcard

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What was the main goal of the Indian Removal Act of 1830?

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To relocate Native Americans west of the Mississippi River

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In the Supreme Court case Worcester v. Georgia (1832), what did Chief Justice John Marshall rule? Options: Native Americans had no rights to their ancestral lands, Georgia could extend its authority over Cherokee lands, State officials had to respect Cherokee property rights., The Federal government had to leave the states alone to make decisions about Native Americans.

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State officials had to respect Cherokee property rights.

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How did President Andrew Jackson respond to the Supreme Court's ruling in Worcester v. Georgia?

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He ignored the ruling and refused to support it

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What was the 'Trail of Tears'?

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The forced relocation of Cherokee to Oklahoma

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Approximately how many Cherokee died during the Trail of Tears? Options: 500, 1,000, 2,000, 4,000

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4,000

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Which of the following best describes the Cherokee adaptation to white culture prior to removal? They completely rejected all aspects of white culture, They adopted a written language and constitution similar to the U.S., They willingly agreed to relocate to the Great Plains, They formed a military alliance with the U.S. government

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They adopted a written language and constitution similar to the U.S.

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Which president oversaw the forced removal of the Cherokee in 1838?

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Martin Van Buren

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What was a significant consequence of the Indian Removal Act?

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Widespread suffering and death among relocated tribes