Native American Forced Migration

What was the Trail of Tears?

• A peaceful migration of Native American tribes to new lands

• A forced displacement and ethnic cleansing of Native American tribes

• A series of battles between Native American tribes and settlers

• A treaty negotiation between the U.S. government and Native American tribes

Which U.S. President signed the Indian Removal Act that led to the Trail of Tears?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Andrew Jackson

• James Madison

Approximately how many people were displaced during the Trail of Tears?

• 10,000

• 30,000

• 60,000

• 100,000

Which of the following tribes was NOT one of the "Five Civilized Tribes" involved in the Trail of Tears?

• Cherokee

• Apache

• Seminole

• Choctaw

What was the primary reason for the forced removal of the "Five Civilized Tribes"?

• To protect them from other hostile tribes

• To make room for European settlers and agriculture

• To establish a new trade route

• To create a national park

Where were the "Five Civilized Tribes" relocated to during the Trail of Tears?

• The Great Plains

• The Rocky Mountains

• Indian Territory west of the Mississippi River

• The Appalachian Mountains

What were some of the hardships faced by the tribes during the Trail of Tears?

• Exposure, disease, and starvation

• Lack of water and food

• Attacks by other tribes

• All of the above

Which of the following statements is true about the Trail of Tears?

• It was a voluntary relocation program

• It resulted in the deaths of thousands of Native Americans

• It was a successful integration of Native Americans into new territories

• It was a peaceful transition with no casualties

What year was the Indian Removal Act signed into law?

• 1820

• 1830

• 1840

• 1850

How do some historians classify the Trail of Tears in terms of its impact on Native American populations?

• A minor relocation effort

• A successful cultural exchange

• A genocide

• A peaceful migration