What Was life Like On The Tail of Tears?

The video explores the Trail of Tears, a forced relocation of Native American tribes from the Southeast to Oklahoma, resulting in over 4,000 deaths. It discusses the Indian Removal Act of 1830, the harsh conditions faced during the journey, personal accounts of suffering, and the resistance by some tribes. The legacy of the Trail of Tears is preserved as a National Historic Trail.

What was the primary purpose of the Indian Removal Act signed by President Andrew Jackson?

• To create new states in the Southeast

• To establish new trade routes

• To relocate Native American tribes to the West

• To protect Native American lands

Which tribes were known as the 'Civilized Tribes' that were removed from their lands?

• Apache, Navajo, Sioux

• Choctaw, Creek, Chickasaw, Cherokee, Seminole

• Pueblo, Hopi, Zuni

• Iroquois, Mohawk, Oneida

What was one of the major challenges faced by Native Americans during the Trail of Tears?

• Friendly towns along the route

• Support from local residents

• Lack of transportation

• Abundant food supplies

How did John G Burnett describe the Trail of Tears in his memoirs?

• The most brutal order in American warfare

• A successful relocation

• A cultural exchange

• A peaceful journey

What role did enslaved African-Americans play during the Trail of Tears?

• They were freed before the journey

• They led the Native American tribes

• They assisted their Cherokee masters

• They were unaffected by the journey

What were some of the shortages faced by travelers on the Trail of Tears?

• Plenty of transportation options

• Excess food and water

• Abundant shelter and medicine

• Lack of food, water, and shelter

What was the outcome of the Seminole resistance against the US government?

• Complete victory for the Seminoles

• No impact on the Seminoles

• Seminoles were relocated to Canada

• Some Seminoles remained in Florida

How many states did the Trail of Tears pass through?

• Nine

• Five

• Twelve

• Three

What was the estimated number of Cherokee deaths on the Trail of Tears?

• 1,000

• 2,000

• 4,000

• 6,000

When did Oklahoma become a US state, marking the end of the Indian Territory?

• 1920

• 1842

• 1830

• 1907