The Trail of Tears Quiz

Who was the President of the United States when the Indian Removal Act was passed?

• George Washington

• Andrew Jackson

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

Which state divided up land owned by the Cherokees containing gold?

• Mississippi

• Tennessee

• Georgia

• Alabama

Which tribe physically fought back against the American government in the Second ___________ War?

• Creek

• Cherokee

• Choctaw

• Seminole

Which tribe took legal action to fight back against the US Government?

• Cherokee

• Creek

• Seminole

• Choctaw

Who did the Supreme Court side with in the Cherokee Nation vs. Georgia case?

• White Settlers

• Georgia

• Cherokee Nation

• US Government

Andrew Jackson issued an ultimatum to the Native Americans, stating that they must obey the laws of their respective states or _____________?

• pay a fine

• leave

• become American citizen

What was the main debate for the Native Americans living in the southeast? PICK TWO

• Should we leave?

• Should we stay and continue fighting?

• Should we seek help from other countries?

• Should we surrender and accept the removal?

How many Native Americans were estimated to have been forced to leave their homes during the Trail of Tears?

• 125,000

• 50,000

• 100,000

• 75,000

Approximately how many Native Americans perished on the forced marches during the Trail of Tears?

• 5,000

• 20,000

• 10,000

• 15,000