Cherokee Nation Delegate Issues

The video discusses the Cherokee Nation's efforts to secure a delegate in the US House of Representatives, as promised in the Treaty of New Echota of 1835. Kimberly Teehee, a prominent Native American policy advisor, is appointed as the first delegate. The video explores the historical context of US-Cherokee relations, the challenges faced, and the significance of fulfilling this treaty obligation. It highlights the importance of representation and the ongoing efforts to achieve it.

What does the treaty between the Cherokee Nation and the US government stipulate?

• A Cherokee delegate in the Senate

• A Cherokee ambassador to the United Nations

• A Cherokee delegate in the House of Representatives

• A Cherokee representative in the Supreme Court

Where was Kimberly Teehee born?

• Los Angeles

• New York

• Oklahoma

• Chicago

What role did Kimberly Teehee hold in President Obama's administration?

• Press Secretary

• Secretary of State

• Native American policy advisor

• Chief of Staff

What was the main obstacle to US expansion in the early 19th century?

• The Appalachian Mountains

• Indian Nations

• The Mississippi River

• The Rocky Mountains

What was unique about the Treaty of New Echota?

• It was the first treaty with a Native American tribe

• It was signed by all Cherokee leaders

• It included a provision for a Cherokee delegate in Congress

• It allowed the Cherokee to remain in Georgia

Where did the Cherokee Nation advance a resolution for a delegate?

• Washington, D.C.

• New York City

• Albuquerque, New Mexico

• Los Angeles, California

Who was named as the first Cherokee Nation delegate to the House of Representatives?

• Kimberly Teehee

• John Ross

• Wilma Mankiller

• Bill John Baker

What is the main challenge in appointing a Cherokee delegate?

• Insufficient funding

• Opposition from other tribes

• Legal and procedural challenges

• Lack of support from the Senate

What is the significance of the Treaty of New Echota today?

• It is a historical document with no current relevance

• It is a basis for the Cherokee Nation's claim to a delegate in Congress

• It is a treaty that was never ratified

• It is a treaty that was invalidated by the Supreme Court

What is Kimberly Teehee's priority regarding the Cherokee Nation?

• To establish a new Cherokee capital

• To secure a delegate seat in the House of Representatives

• To negotiate a new treaty with the US government

• To become the President of the United States