Treaties and Leaders of the Creek Nation

Thornton Kennedy, a columnist, introduces a video series on Buckhead history, focusing on William McIntosh, a Creek Nation leader. Despite his Scottish name, McIntosh played a pivotal role in Georgia's history. He signed the Treaty of Indian Springs, ceding Creek land to the US, which led to his execution by the Creek Nation. The video concludes with a call for viewer engagement.

What is the main focus of Thornton Kennedy's video series?

• Science and technology

• World geography

• Modern politics

• Buckhead history

What was William McIntosh's heritage?

• Scottish and Creek

• English and Cherokee

• French and Seminole

• Irish and Choctaw

What was the Creek Nation's stance on land cessions by 1820?

• They were indifferent to land sales.

• They were eager to sell more land.

• They wanted to expand their territory.

• They refused to cede any more territory.

What did the Treaty of Indian Springs in 1821 involve?

• The purchase of land from the United States

• The sale of 4 million acres for $400,000

• A peace agreement with the Cherokee

• The construction of a new settlement

How much did William McIntosh personally receive from the 1821 treaty negotiations?

• $30,000

• $20,000

• $10,000

• $40,000

What was the consequence for selling land to the federal government according to the Creek Nation?

• Imprisonment

• Death

• A fine

• Exile from the tribe

Who pressured William McIntosh to sign the second Treaty of Indian Springs in 1825?

• President Andrew Jackson

• Governor George Troop

• General William Sherman

• Senator Henry Clay

What happened to William McIntosh after signing the second treaty?

• He was killed by Creek warriors.

• He became the governor of Georgia.

• He was exiled to another state.

• He was awarded a medal of honor.

What was the outcome for the Creek Nation after the second treaty?

• They received additional compensation.

• They expanded their territory.

• They abandoned the state of Georgia.

• They formed an alliance with the federal government.

Which other Creek leaders are mentioned alongside William McIntosh?

• Tecumseh and Osceola

• Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull

• Big Warrior and Little Prince

• Red Eagle and Black Hawk