Trail of Tears: Historical Perspectives

What was the mood described as the caravan was ready to move out during the Trail of Tears?

• Somber

• Joyful

• Excited

• Indifferent

Why did many people think the thunder heard as the wagons moved off was an omen?

• They thought it meant more trouble was to come.

• They believed it would bring rain for their crops.

• They thought it signaled the end of their journey.

• They believed it was a sign of good luck.

What was the destination for the Cherokee and other tribes removed from their ancestral homelands?

• Indian Territory in what is now the state of Oklahoma

• California

• Texas

• Florida

Which of the following topics could this lesson be a part of?

• Ancient Egyptian history

• American Indians, Jacksonian America, or westward expansion

• European Renaissance art

• Modern technology

According to Standard G under Theme III, how do people create places?

• By ignoring cultural values.

• By reflecting cultural values and ideals as they build neighborhoods, parks, and shopping centers.

• By copying other countries.

• By building only houses.

How do regional, ethnic, and national cultures influence individuals’ daily lives, according to Standard E under Theme IV?

• They have no influence.

• They only affect holidays.

• They influence individuals’ daily lives in various ways.

• They only matter in history books.

Which of the following is NOT listed as an objective of the lesson?

• To identify sources of conflict between American settlers and the Cherokee Nation

• To research treaty agreements between the U.S. government and American Indian tribes

• To describe the geography of the United States

• To outline the events leading up to the forced relocation of the 1830s

Which location is mentioned as a site related to the lesson, and where is it found?

• The White House in Washington, D.C.

• The John Ross House in Rossville, Georgia

• The Grand Canyon in Arizona

• The Alamo in Texas

Which of the following best describes the initial interactions between English/European immigrants and Native Americans when they arrived in North America?

• They always cooperated peacefully.

• Their interactions ranged from cooperation to conflict and warfare.

• They immediately went to war.

• They ignored each other completely.

According to a traveler from Maine, what made the journey especially difficult for the Cherokee?

• Lack of horses

• Heavy autumn rains and muddy roads

• Attacks from wild animals

• No food at all