Native Americans in the United States

What was the Trail of Tears?

• A famous hiking trail in the Appalachian Mountains

• The forced removal of Native American tribes from their lands

• A route taken by explorers to discover new territories

Which Native American tribe was most affected by the Trail of Tears?

• Apache

• Cherokee

• Sioux

• Navajo

In which year did the Trail of Tears primarily take place?

• 1838

• 1865

• 1900

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

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

• Abraham Lincoln

The Indian Removal Act stated that Native Americans had to leave their homes and move west of the Mississippi River to Indian Territory.

• True

• False

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

• 1,000

• 4,000

• 15,000

• 30,000

What was the main reason for the forced relocation of Native American tribes during the Trail of Tears?

• To find new hunting grounds

• To make room for European settlers

• To explore new territories

What was the destination for the Native American people during the Trail of Tears?

• California

• Florida

• Oklahoma

• Texas

What do you think was one of the major hardship Native Americans faced during the Trail of Tears?

• Lack of food and water

• Frequent earthquakes

• Lack of sunlight

How did the Trail of Tears impact the Native American population?

• It increased their population

• It significantly decreased their population