12-2 Quiz

Why were Native Americans forced to abandon their land and move west?

• To find better farming land

• To escape from European settlers

• Because the federal government wanted their land

• To join other Native American tribes

Answer explanation

Native Americans were forced to abandon their land primarily because the federal government wanted their land for expansion and settlement, leading to policies that displaced many tribes.

What was the purpose of the Indian Removal Act passed by Congress in 1830?

• To protect Native American lands

• To relocate Native Americans to the West

• To integrate Native Americans into American society

• To provide financial aid to Native Americans

Answer explanation

The Indian Removal Act of 1830 aimed to relocate Native Americans to the West, allowing for expansion of U.S. territory. This act led to the forced removal of many tribes from their ancestral lands.

Which Native American tribe was recognized as a separate nation in treaties of the 1790s?

• Seminole

• Creek

• Cherokee

• Chickasaw

Answer explanation

The Cherokee tribe was recognized as a separate nation in treaties of the 1790s, notably the Treaty of New York in 1790, which established their sovereignty and rights, distinguishing them from other tribes like the Seminole, Creek, and Chickasaw.

What was the Trail of Tears?

• A peaceful migration of Native Americans

• A forced relocation of the Cherokee resulting in many deaths

• A treaty signed between the U.S. and Native Americans

• A battle between Native Americans and settlers

Answer explanation

The Trail of Tears refers to the forced relocation of the Cherokee Nation in the 1830s, which resulted in thousands of deaths due to harsh conditions, disease, and starvation, making it a tragic chapter in U.S. history.

Who was the U.S. President that supported Georgia's efforts to remove the Cherokee?

• Andrew Jackson

• Martin Van Buren

• John Quincy Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

Answer explanation

Andrew Jackson was a strong proponent of Indian removal policies, notably supporting Georgia's efforts to displace the Cherokee Nation, which culminated in the Trail of Tears.

Why did some Native Americans resist resettlement?

• They wanted to join the U.S. Army

• They were promised better lands

• They did not want to give up their lands

• They were offered financial compensation

Answer explanation

Some Native Americans resisted resettlement because they did not want to give up their lands, which were integral to their identity, culture, and way of life. This strong attachment to their ancestral lands fueled their resistance.

Who was the Seminole leader that refused to leave Florida?

• Sitting Bull

• Osceola

• Geronimo

• Crazy Horse

Answer explanation

The Seminole leader who refused to leave Florida was Osceola. He became a symbol of resistance during the Second Seminole War, opposing U.S. efforts to remove his people from their land.

What was the outcome of the Seminole Wars?

• Complete removal of the Seminole

• Seminole victory and retention of their lands

• Seminole relocation to the West

• Seminole escape to the Everglades

Answer explanation

The Seminole Wars ended with many Seminoles escaping to the Everglades, where they could evade removal. This outcome allowed them to maintain a presence in Florida, unlike the complete removal or relocation that affected other tribes.

What effect did the Native Americans' use of surprise attacks have on the Seminole Wars?

• It led to immediate peace

• It prolonged the conflict

• It resulted in a quick defeat

• It caused the U.S. to withdraw

Answer explanation

The Native Americans' use of surprise attacks during the Seminole Wars made it difficult for U.S. forces to respond effectively, leading to prolonged conflict rather than a quick resolution or defeat.

Why were the Cherokee forced to move in spite of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Worcester v. Georgia?

• The ruling was in favor of the Cherokee

• The government ignored the ruling

• The Cherokee voluntarily agreed to move

• The ruling was overturned by another court

Answer explanation

Despite the Supreme Court ruling in favor of the Cherokee in Worcester v. Georgia, the government ignored the ruling and proceeded with the forced removal of the Cherokee people, leading to the Trail of Tears.