What was the main purpose of the Indian Removal Act passed in 1830?

Cherokee Journey and Indian Removal

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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To protect Native American lands
To establish new trade routes
To negotiate treaties for westward relocation
To provide education for Native Americans
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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By 1838, how many Cherokees were still in the east before being forced to move?
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the primary mode of transportation for the Cherokee during their 800-mile journey?
By horseback
By foot
By railroad
By steamboat
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What were the Cherokees unable to bring with them due to being forced out of their homes?
Food and water
Blankets, shoes, and clothes
Weapons and tools
Books and personal items
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who took advantage of the Cherokees during their journey by stealing their money?
Foreign traders
Government officials
Local farmers
Other Native American tribes
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In 1838, what happened to the Cherokees who refused to move west?
They were imprisoned
They were kept in concentration camps
They were allowed to stay
They were relocated to another state
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one of the main causes of death for the Cherokees during their journey?
Starvation and exhaustion
Animal attacks
Drowning
Disease outbreaks
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did the Cherokees have to do when family members died during the journey?
Leave them behind and continue
Stop and bury them
Perform a quick ceremony
Seek help from nearby towns
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