The Last Slave Owners in the US | Native American Slavery, 5 Civilized Tribes, Trail of Tears

The video explores the complex history of slavery among Native American tribes, particularly the 5 Civilized Tribes, and their adoption of slavery practices from European settlers. It highlights the unique cases of slavery in Alaska and Easter Island, and the legal and social challenges faced by enslaved individuals. The video also discusses the role of Native tribes during the Civil War, their alliances, and the post-war treaties that affected the descendants of slaves. The ongoing struggle for citizenship rights among these descendants is also addressed.

Which tribes were known as the Five Civilized Tribes that continued slavery after the Civil War?

• Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, Seminole

• Hopi, Zuni, Pueblo, Ute, Shoshone

• Iroquois, Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga

• Navajo, Apache, Sioux, Cheyenne, Comanche

What was a significant legal challenge faced by escaped slaves in Alaska?

• They were not recognized as citizens

• They were subjected to Russian serfdom

• They were denied legal protection

• They were forced to return to their owners

What cultural impact did the Peruvian slave raids have on Easter Island?

• Increase in trade with South America

• Establishment of a new government

• Decline in population and rise of the Birdman cult

• Introduction of new religious practices

How did the Cherokee tribe's approach to slavery change in the 19th century?

• They formed alliances with abolitionists

• They increased trade with African nations

• They adopted European-style chattel slavery

• They abolished slavery entirely

What was the significance of the Trail of Tears in relation to slavery?

• It involved the relocation of Native Americans with their slaves

• It was a protest against the expansion of slavery

• It marked the end of slavery among Native Americans

• It was a route used by escaped slaves to reach freedom

Which Native American tribe was divided on the issue of slavery during the Civil War?

• Iroquois

• Apache

• Navajo

• Cherokee

What was the outcome for many slaves after the Civil War in relation to tribal citizenship?

• They were denied citizenship for decades

• They were given land ownership rights

• They were immediately granted citizenship

• They were relocated to reservations

Which tribe was known for allowing runaway slaves to settle and assimilate?

• Choctaw

• Cherokee

• Seminole

• Creek

What was a common justification for slavery among the Creek tribe?

• Perception of enslaved work as women's work

• Belief in racial superiority

• Cultural tradition

• Economic necessity

What was a significant legal development for the descendants of slaves held by the Cherokee in 2017?

• They were granted full citizenship rights

• They were given financial compensation

• They were relocated to new lands

• They were allowed to form their own tribe