Native American Removal in the 19th Century Quiz

Why did President Andrew Jackson pursue a policy of removing Native Americans from their ancestral lands in 1829?

• To establish more trading posts in the Southeast

• To improve relations with Native American tribes

• To make room for white settlers and speculators

• To provide autonomous regions for Native Americans

What was the reason for the passing of the Indian Removal Act of 1830?

• Strong opposition from southern states

• Majority support from Native American tribes

• Jackson's personal belief in Native American sovereignty

• To make room for white settlers and speculators

(a)   represented Tennessee in the House of Representatives and voted against the Indian Removal Act of 1830.

• Davy Crockett
• Chief Osceola
• Chief Black Hawk
• John Ross

How did the Cherokee of Georgia initially resist against the Indian Removal Act?

• Through armed conflict

• Through legal action

• Through peaceful negotiations

• By migrating voluntarily

In which case did the Supreme Court rule in favor of the Cherokee, stating that Georgia had no jurisdiction over them?

• Cherokee Nation v. Georgia

• Osceola v. Jackson

• Crockett v. White

• Black Hawk v. Illinois

What was the main reason behind President Jackson's refusal to enforce John Marshall’s ruling regarding Native American lands?

• The federal troops were not available

• Jackson disagreed with Marshall's opinion

• Georgia refused to comply with the ruling

• The Supreme Court reversed its decision

Which agreement paved the way for the forced relocation of the Cherokee to western lands? (a)  

• Treaty of Cherokee Removal
• Treaty of Indian Reconciliation
• Treaty of New Echota
• Treaty of Western Migration

Who led the majority of Cherokee resistors in their opposition to relocation?

• John Ross

• Davy Crockett

• Andrew Jackson

• Chief Black Hawk

Match the following outcomes with the correct description of the event.

• Outcome of the forced march of the Cherokee people to Oklahoma

• No Cherokee were relocated as planned

• Outcome of a significant resistance against forced relocation

• Cherokee successfully adapted to their new homeland

• Outcome of a failed attempt at forced relocation

• Nearly all Cherokee perished along the route

• Outcome of successful adaptation to a new environment after relocation

• Many Cherokee were able to resist and stay in Georgia

How is the Trail of Tears viewed in history today?

• A heroic journey of the Cherokee people

• An unfortunate event with no lasting impact

• An example of successful government cooperation

• Considered an ethnic cleansing and a sad chapter of American history