Cherokee Trails of Tears/ Reservation System

Why is the forced migration called the "Trail of Tears"?

• It represented tears shed for lost traditions.

• It symbolized emotional and physical suffering.

• It was a term coined by historians to describe Native migration.

• It referenced weather conditions during the journey.

What does Jackson’s response to Worcester v. Georgia reveal about checks and balances?

• Checks and balances worked effectively.

• The executive branch could override the judiciary.

• The legislative branch upheld Native American rights.

• The Supreme Court enforced decisions with military power.

What does John Ross’s leadership tell us about Cherokee resilience?

• It highlights their ability to adapt.

• It emphasizes their willingness to relocate.

• It demonstrates cultural abandonment.

• It showcases their military tactics.

How did the Dawes Act attempt to change Native American culture?

• By encouraging industrial work

• By promoting traditional lifestyles

• By pushing assimilation into white society

• By fostering independent governments

Why did reservations often fail to meet Native American needs?

• They were too small.

• The land was unsuitable for farming.

• They lacked cultural significance.

• They were too far from resources.

What was one unintended consequence of the Dawes Act?

• Increased Native land ownership

• Strengthened cultural identity

• Loss of tribal land

• Improved relationships with settlers