Cherokee Treaty Quiz

What was the primary purpose of the delegation appointed on October 23, 1835?

• To negotiate trade agreements with Georgia

• To enter into arrangements with the U.S. Government to resolve existing difficulties

• To establish new Cherokee settlements

• To protest against local merchants

According to the letter, how was the 'treaty' at New Echota established?

• Through legitimate negotiations with Cherokee leaders

• By mutual agreement between all parties

• Through proper diplomatic channels

• Through false and fraudulent representations

What immediate effect did the treaty have on Cherokee property rights?

• It protected their existing property claims

• It established new territorial boundaries

• It allowed them to purchase more land

• It stripped them of their private possessions

How does Chief Ross characterize the individuals who made the treaty?

• They held legitimate authority in the Cherokee Nation

• They were appointed by the U.S. government

• They had no official appointment or authority in the Nation

• They were elected tribal representatives

What final action does Chief Ross take in this letter?

• He threatens military action

• He accepts the treaty's terms

• He appeals to the U.S. government's sense of justice and compassion

• He proposes a new treaty