Cherokee History and the Trail of Tears

The video explores the history of the Cherokee Nation, focusing on their homeland in the Appalachian Mountains and the 1819 treaty with the US government. It highlights the establishment of a new capital in New Echota, Georgia, and the cultural advancements made by the Cherokee. The narrative then shifts to the election of Andrew Jackson and the subsequent Indian Removal Act of 1830, which led to the forced relocation of thousands of Native Americans, known as the Trail of Tears. The video concludes with the legacy of the Cherokee people, their descendants, and the preservation of their language and culture in modern times.

What was the extent of the Cherokee Nation's land before the treaty of 1819?

• 40,000 square miles

• 10,000 square miles

• 20,000 square miles

• 30,000 square miles

What significant development did the Cherokee Nation undertake in 1825?

• Establishing a trade route

• Creating a new language

• Building a new capital in New Echota

• Forming a military alliance

Who was the U.S. President responsible for the Indian Removal Act?

• John Quincy Adams

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

What was the purpose of the Indian Removal Act of 1830?

• To protect Native American lands

• To relocate Native Americans to the west

• To establish new trade routes

• To create new states

What was the Trail of Tears?

• A trade expedition

• A forced relocation of Native Americans

• A cultural festival

• A peaceful migration

Approximately how many Cherokee were forced to relocate during the Trail of Tears?

• 20,000

• 15,000

• 10,000

• 5,000

What percentage of the Cherokee died during the Trail of Tears?

• None

• A quarter

• Half

• Up to a third

Where do the descendants of the Cherokee who survived the Trail of Tears primarily live today?

• Oklahoma

• Georgia

• Tennessee

• North Carolina

What is the significance of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to the Cherokee?

• It is their current capital

• It is part of their former land

• It is a sacred site

• It is where they were relocated

What cultural aspect are young Cherokee in North Carolina learning today?

• Historic pottery making

• Ancient hunting techniques

• The Cherokee language

• Traditional dance