Study Guide U3Ch1

Why had most Native Americans in the East move west of the Mississippi River by 1830?

When looking at the picture on page 13, did the Cherokee face brutal conditions on this journey? What was this journey called?

The Great Lakes linked to the Hudson River through what waterway?

What development prevented travelers from using the road until they paid a toll?

Look at the map on page 9. Which 2 of the 5 tribes had their original homelands located mainly in the same state?

Explain how the Seminoles and their leader reacted to the threat of displacement.

The court ruled that Georgia had no authority over the Cherokee or their lands. What was the name of this case?

Westward expansion was an overall positive experience for the United States. Support or refute this claim using the extended response rubric.

Which of the following created the reservation system in the United States?

• Worcester v. Georgia

• Dawes Act

• Indian Appropriations Act

• Indian Removal Act

The Cherokee faced brutal conditions along the...