Andrew Jackson and the American Indians

Which event directly led to the event described in the quote?

• Indian Removal Act

• Jackson Purchase

• Battle of New Orleans

• Battle of Horseshoe Bend

How did the Treaty of Echota affect the Cherokee in Tennessee?

• They agreed to move to Georgia

• They agreed to move west of the Mississippi River.

• They agreed to move to new Indian Territory in Tennessee.

• They agreed to stay in their traditional lands in Tennessee.

What was John Ross’s importance in Cherokee history?

• He fought back against the Indian Removal Act in the Battle of Horseshoe Bend

• He helped negotiate the treaty that gave Cherokees land in Oklahoma.

• He helped negotiate the treaty that sold Cherokee land in Georgia.

• He fought back against the Indian Removal Act and tried to save Cherokee lands.

How did the Indian Removal Act affect American Indian tribes in Tennessee?

• American Indian tribes were forced to leave Tennessee and move to Georgia.

• American Indian tribes were forced to move east of the Mississippi River, so American Indians in Tennessee were not affected.

• American Indian tribes were forced to leave Georgia and move to Tennessee.

• American Indian tribes were forced to move west of the Mississippi River, so they had to leave Tennessee.

What was the ultimate outcome of the Trail of Tears?

• Many American Indians died, and those who survived lost their way of life and lived on reservations.

• American Indians attacked U.S. soldiers and successfully defended their lands.

• American Indians escaped and formed new villages throughout Tennessee.

• American Indians gained sympathy and were allowed to keep their lands.

How was Andrew Jackson’s presidency different from other presidencies?

• He thought the United States should not expand anymore.

• He was the first general to be president.

• He focused on the ordinary people.

• He thought that Tennessee should remain part of North Carolina.

What was the name of the journey made by Cherokee Indians after they were removed from their land?

• Indian Removal Act
• Trail of Sorrows
• Trail of Tears
• Nullification Act

Which group was most hurt by Jackson's removal policy?

• the rich and well-born
• Native Americans
• the common people
• states' rights supporters

Which event occurred during Andrew Jackson's presidency?

• Trail of Tears

• Battle of New Orleans

Which event occurred during Andrew Jackson's presidency?

• Battle of Horseshoe Bend

• Indian Removal Act