The Trail of Tears

Which act led to the Trail of Tears?

• Homestead Act

• Louisiana Purchase

• Indian Removal Act

• Emancipation Proclamation

When was the Indian Removal Act signed into law?

• May 28, 1840

• May 28, 1831

• May 28, 1820

• May 28, 1830

Which president signed the Indian Removal Act?

• George Washington

• Andrew Jackson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

Which Native American tribes were impacted by the Indian Removal Act

• ONLY the Choctaw, Cherokee and Creek

• ONLY the Seminole and Cherokee

• ONLY the Chickasaw, Creek, and Shawnee

• ONLY the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole

Which Native American tribe was forcibly relocated during the Trail of Tears?

• Iroquois

• Cherokee

• Apache

• Sioux

Where were the Native Americans relocated to during the Trail of Tears?

• Native Americans were relocated to Indian Territory in the west.

• Native Americans were relocated to Texas.

• Native Americans were relocated to New York.

• Native Americans were relocated to California.

Approximately how many Native Americans died during the Trail of Tears?

• 10,000

• 2,000

• 500

• 4,000

What was the main reason behind the Indian Removal Act?

• To promote peaceful coexistence between Native Americans and settlers

• To forcibly relocate Native American tribes

• To provide economic opportunities for Native American tribes

• To protect Native American culture and traditions

What was the approximate total distance covered during the Trail of Tears?

• 2,000 miles

• 500 miles

• 1,000 miles

• 100 miles

What were the conditions like on the Trail of Tears?

• The Native Americans rode on horses and they had sufficient food supply.

• The Native Americans traded goods with settlers along the way so that they could get enough food.

• The Native Americans traveled in freezing weather with little food to eat, and most of them were on foot.

• The Native Americans traveled in warm weather, either in boats or on foot.