The Cherokee Nation and the Trail of Tears

The video explores the history of the Cherokee people, focusing on their adaptation to European ways, the challenges they faced from Georgia's encroachment, and the discovery of gold on their land. It details the legal battles, including the landmark Worcester v. Georgia case, and the subsequent forced removal known as the Trail of Tears. The video concludes with the Cherokee's resilience and recovery, highlighting the establishment of the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail to preserve this history.

What significant development did the Cherokee people achieve in the early 1800s?

• They created a written alphabet.

• They discovered gold.

• They built the first railroad.

• They established a new religion.

What event increased pressure on the Cherokee Nation in the late 1820s?

• The signing of a peace treaty.

• The building of a new capital.

• The discovery of oil.

• The election of Andrew Jackson.

What was the outcome of the Supreme Court case involving the Cherokee Nation?

• The Cherokee were granted independence.

• The court dismissed the case.

• The Cherokee were forced to relocate.

• The court ruled in favor of the Cherokee.

What was the New Echota treaty?

• A treaty that allowed the Cherokee to stay on their land.

• A treaty that led to the removal of the Cherokee.

• A treaty that ended the gold rush.

• A treaty that established a new Cherokee government.

What was the Trail of Tears?

• A forced relocation of the Cherokee people.

• A path to gold mines.

• A new trade route.

• A Cherokee festival.

How did the Cherokee manage their removal during the Trail of Tears?

• They were led by federal troops.

• They managed their own removal.

• They were relocated by neighboring tribes.

• They were transported by train.

What was the impact of the Trail of Tears on the Cherokee population?

• It increased their population.

• It had no significant impact.

• It led to the discovery of new lands.

• It resulted in a significant loss of life.

What does the Trail of Tears symbolize for many Indian tribes?

• A time of prosperity.

• A period of peace.

• A story of resilience and hardship.

• A forgotten history.

How has the Cherokee Nation transformed since the Trail of Tears?

• They have become one of the largest employers in eastern Oklahoma.

• They have lost their cultural identity.

• They have become a small, isolated community.

• They have abandoned their traditional values.

What is the significance of the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail?

• It is a site for gold mining.

• It is a popular hiking trail.

• It commemorates the Cherokee's journey and hardships.

• It marks the path of the first railroad.