Quiz on Native American displacement History

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

• It allowed Native Americans to stay on their land.

• It forced Native Americans to move west of the Mississippi River.

• It provided compensation to Native Americans for their land.

• It stopped settlers from moving into Native American territories.

What strategy did the five tribes in the southeastern United States decide on to keep their land?

• They decided to fight against the U.S. Army.

• They adopted the ways of the settlers.

• They moved to Canada.

• They formed an alliance with European countries.

What did the U.S. government promise the Choctaw in exchange for their land?

• Military protection

• Money and help with the move

• New land in Canada

• Citizenship rights

What was the main reason the Chickasaw were wary of trusting the U.S. government?

• They had previously been deceived in treaties.

• They wanted to negotiate with European countries instead.

• They preferred to stay in their original territory.

• They had no leaders to negotiate on their behalf.

What did the Indian Removal Act allow U.S. presidents to do?

• Grant citizenship to Native Americans

• Negotiate with Native American peoples east of the Mississippi River

• Provide financial aid to Native American tribes

• Establish new Native American territories in the East

Where did the Seminoles originally live before moving to Florida?

• Southern part of present-day Georgia

• Northern part of present-day Florida

• Western part of present-day Alabama

• Eastern part of present-day Mississippi

Who was one of the Seminole leaders who fought against removal?

• Osceola

• Sitting Bull

• Geronimo

• Crazy Horse

In what year did the United States officially gain Florida from Spain?

• 1821

• 1800

• 1850

• 1783

During which decade were the Seminoles eventually defeated and sent to Indian Territory?

• 1850s

• 1830s

• 1870s

• 1890s

What trick was used against Osceola by the army commander?

• Inviting him to discuss peace

• Offering him land in the West

• Promising him leadership

• Giving him false information