Trail of Tears

John G. Burnett served as which of the following in his younger years?

• He was a southern farmer.

• A soldier in the U.S. Army.

• He was a congressman from Georgia.

• An author and spokesperson for Native Americans.

Which of the following terms BEST describes the relationship John G. Burnett had with the Cherokee Native Americans prior to 1838?

• friendly

• tense

• argumentative

• contentious

What was the author's MOST LIKELY purpose for writing this letter?

• to warn future generations of Native Americans

• he was seeking fame and acknowledgement for his achievements

• he was trying to get the attention of the U.S. government

• to express remorse for his previous actions

Which of the following primary sources would best SUPPORT the claims made by John G. Burnett?

• a letter written by General Winfield Scott describing the journey west

• maps of the trail of tears from Lewis & Clark

• a detailed journal kept by Cherokee leader John Ross

• a letter written by Andrew Jackson to his troops

According to the text, which seemed to be the MOST significant challenge faced by the Cherokee on the Trail of Tears?

• attacks from rival tribes

• starvation

• loss of direction

• illness

Which of the following does NOT describe the treatment faced by the Cherokee during the Trail of Tears?

• they were treated like livestock

• Cherokee did not receive the same supplies as U.S. Army troops

• the Cherokee were provided clothes and ample food supplies for the trip

• Cherokee were forced from their homes at gunpoint

Which of the following actions shows the sympathy that John G. Burnett felt for the Cherokee?

• Burnett served as an interpreter for the U.S. Army

• Burnett completed duties such as aiding in the western relocation of natives

• Burnett wrote a letter about his experiences in the military

• Burnett remained with John Ross after his wife's death

What impact did the weather conditions have on those forced to relocate west?

• the warm weather made the journey much easier

• the exposure to the cold led to illness and death

• the dry conditions made it difficult for livestock

• weather did not have an impact on the journey

Which of the following is the MOST LIKELY meaning of the word "ill" as it is used in the letter?

• poor

• excellent

• proper

• apt

Overall, the Trail of Tears was a journey BEST described as

• saddening

• dangerous

• harmful

• all of the above