Oklahoma History Final

Where did the Cherokee live before the forced removal?

• Northwest

• Southeast

• Southwest

• Northeast

When were the Cherokee forced off their land and relocated to Oklahoma?

• 1828

• 1830

• 1838

• 1840

Approximately how many Cherokee died during the forced march known as the Trail of Tears?

• 2,000

• 4,000

• 6,000

• 8,000

What happened in 1828 that led to the fight for Cherokee land?

• Indian Removal Act

• Treaty of New Echota

• White settlers fought and passed laws

• Chief John Ross became leader

What did the Indian Removal Act order Native Americans to do?

• Move to Florida

• Move to Texas

• Move to Oklahoma

• Move to California

Which treaty led to the forced removal of the Cherokee?

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of New Echota

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of London

What did white settlers believe Native Americans should do?

• Assimilate to "American" ways of life.

• Rebel against the U.S. Government.

• Isolate from the rest of white settlers.

• Negotiate a treaty with the U.S. Government.

What did the US Government believe was the right action regarding the Cherokee?

• Assimilation

• Forced removal to Oklahoma.

• Equal rights

• Independence

How many Cherokee were moved to Oklahoma on the Trail of Tears?

• 8,000

• 12,000

• 16,000

• 20,000

Why did Andrew Jackson support opening up Cherokee lands?

• To help the Cherokee

• To win votes in Georgia

• To promote peace

• To support Native rights