The Impact of Westward Expansion on Native American Tribes

What is the common perception of the American frontier?

• It is considered irrelevant to American history.

• It is viewed as a time of peace and prosperity.

• It is often sugar-coated and romanticized.

• It is seen as a dark and tragic period.

What was the primary cause of the Indian Removal?

• Economic collapse of Native American societies.

• Natural disasters forcing relocation.

• Forcible removal by the American government.

• Voluntary migration for better opportunities.

Which event is best known among the Indian Removal events?

• The Black Hawk War

• The Seminole Wars

• The Trail of Tears

• The Long Walk of the Navajo

How many Cherokee died during the Trail of Tears?

• Approximately 4,000

• Approximately 6,000

• Approximately 1,000

• Approximately 2,000

What was the primary reason for the Cherokee's reluctance during their migration?

• They were forced to leave their ancestral homeland.

• They were promised better living conditions.

• They wanted to join other Native American tribes.

• They were eager to explore new lands.

What does the American frontier represent in terms of colonialism?

• A time of cultural exchange and harmony.

• A period of economic growth for all.

• A form of dispossession and repossession.

• A peaceful coexistence with Native Americans.

What is one of the darker aspects of the American frontier?

• Ethnic cleansing and removal.

• Economic prosperity for Native Americans.

• Peaceful negotiations with Native tribes.

• Cultural exchange and mutual respect.

What irony is highlighted in the context of American independence?

• The peaceful coexistence with Native tribes.

• The simultaneous loss of independence for Native Americans.

• The cultural exchange and mutual respect.

• The economic prosperity of Native Americans.

What ultimately won in the battle between American ideals and manifest destiny?

• Economic prosperity for all

• Peaceful coexistence with Native Americans

• Manifest destiny and westward expansion

• High ideals of the United States

What must Americans do to reconcile with their complicated past?

• Focus on economic growth.

• Celebrate only the positive aspects.

• Tell the truth about the past.

• Ignore the past and move forward.