Andrew Jackson Trail of Tears History Quiz

What was the Trail of Tears?

• A) A celebration of Native American culture

• B) A journey where Native Americans were forced to relocate

• C) A trade route used by European settlers

• D) A series of battles during the War of 1812

What was the main reason for the conflict between settlers and Native Americans?

• A) Religious differences

• B) Language barriers

• C) Fighting over land

• D) Trade disagreements

What was Tecumseh's dream?

• A) To create a Native American Nation

• B) To become President of the United States

• C) To establish a new religion

• D) To migrate to Canada

What did the Proclamation of 1763 attempt to do?

• A) Grant independence to Native Americans

• B) Forbid settlement west of the Appalachians

• C) Encourage settlers to move west of the Mississippi River

• D) Establish a new currency for trade with Native Americans

Why did Andrew Jackson believe resettling Native Americans to the western side of the Mississippi River would be good for them?

• He saw it as a way to protect settlers from the attacks by Native Americans.

• He saw it as a way for Native Americans to increase the value of their pottery.

• He felt that the Native Americans would turn the land west of the Mississippi River into upscale, high-end resorts.

• He believed it would provide Native Americans with better educational opportunities.

What was one of the reasons for the Indian Removal Act of 1830?

• Gold was discovered on some Native American Lands.

• The government wanted to improve trade relations with Native Americans.

• Native Americans requested to be relocated.

• The land was needed for railroad expansion.

How did the Cherokee and other tribes attempt to live peacefully alongside American settlers?

• They adopted many aspects of American culture like farming, Christianity, and formal schooling.

• They would leave gifts at the American's doorsteps.

• They would throw parties and invite the American settlers.

• They signed a peace treaty that allowed for shared land use.

What was the Supreme Court's decision in Cherokee Nation v. Georgia

• The Cherokee had the right to stay.

• Cherokee must leave

• The National Bank is constitutional

• Cherokee are property with no rights

What was Samuel Worcester's role among the Cherokee?

• He was a Supreme Court judge.

• He was a missionary.

• He was a tribal leader.

• He was the governor of Georgia.

What was the outcome of the Worcester vs. Georgia case?

• Worcester was sentenced to prison.

• The Cherokee were forced to leave their land.

• The case was dismissed without a ruling.

• Worcester was freed and the federal law was reinforced.