DBR Trail of Tears History [Indian Removal Act]

What was the Trail of Tears?

• A peaceful negotiation between Native Americans and the U.S. government

• The forced removal of Native American tribes to territories west of the Mississippi River

• A celebration of Native American culture and heritage

• A journey where Native Americans voluntarily relocated to the West

Which act authorized the forced removal of Native Americans?

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Indian Removal Act of 1830

• The Civil Rights Act

• The Homestead Act

How did the Cherokee tribe respond to their forced removal?

• By launching a military offensive against the U.S. government

• By voluntarily relocating before the deadline

• By suing the state of Georgia and taking the case to the Supreme Court

• By signing treaties without objection

What was the outcome of the Cherokee's Supreme Court case?

• The court ruled in favor of the Cherokee, but Andrew Jackson ignored the decision

• The case was dismissed without a ruling

• The court ruled against the Cherokee, leading to their immediate removal

• The Cherokee were granted full U.S. citizenship

What was the estimated number of Cherokee who died on the Trail of Tears?

• About 1,000

• About 500

• About 4,000

• About 2,000