Cherokee History and the Trail of Tears

The video explores the history of the Cherokee people, focusing on their settlement, cultural adaptation, and the challenges they faced, including the discovery of gold on their land and the Indian Removal Act. It details the legal battles, the forced removal known as the Trail of Tears, and the resilience of the Cherokee Nation in rebuilding their society. The narrative highlights the injustices faced and the enduring spirit of the Cherokee people.

What type of life had the Cherokee people settled into by 1828?

• Life in teepees

• Urban life in cities

• Stable life in cabins

• Nomadic life

What was the name of the man who invented the Cherokee written alphabet?

• Andrew Jackson

• John Ross

• Sequoyah

• Elias Boudinot

What did the Georgia Legislature do after Andrew Jackson was elected President?

• Granted more land to the Cherokees

• Passed laws taking away Cherokee civil rights

• Built schools for the Cherokees

• Established a treaty with the Cherokees

What was the main reason for the introduction of the Indian Removal Act?

• To establish new treaties with the tribes

• To provide better living conditions for the tribes

• To protect Cherokee land

• To remove all southern tribes to territories west of the Mississippi

What was the outcome of the Worcester vs. Georgia case?

• Georgia had jurisdiction over Cherokee land

• Cherokee Nation was a distinct community with its own territories

• Cherokees had to move west immediately

• Cherokees could not testify in court

What event led to the forced removal of the Cherokee people?

• Election of a new Cherokee Chief

• Discovery of gold on Cherokee land

• Signing of a new treaty

• Supreme Court ruling

How many Cherokees were taken captive during the roundup in May 1838?

• 20,000

• 16,000

• 10,000

• 6,000

What was the main cause of death for many Cherokees during the Trail of Tears?

• Lack of food

• Diseases and harsh weather

• Drought and heat

• Wild animal attacks

What did the Cherokee Nation begin to do in 1838 after their relocation?

• Reconstruct their entire society

• Return to their original land

• Disband their nation

• Seek revenge against the U.S. government

What was established by the U.S. Congress in 1987 to preserve the history of the Trail of Tears?

• Cherokee National Park

• Trail of Tears National Historic Trail

• Cherokee Heritage Museum

• National Indian Memorial