U5:D9 - Video Lesson #1

What was the primary reason Native Americans were forced out of Georgia after the discovery of gold?

• To establish new trade routes.

• To expand agricultural practices.

• To gain control of their land for economic purposes.

• To assimilate them into white culture.

What was the underlying goal of the "civilization plan" implemented by the government for Native Americans?

• To help Native Americans preserve their traditional hunting practices.

• To encourage Native Americans to become farmers so they would sell their land.

• To integrate Native Americans into the federal government.

• To provide Native Americans with advanced education.

What was the significance of the Red Stick War for the Creek Nation?

• It led to the expansion of their hunting grounds.

• It resulted in a new alliance with the US Army.

• It marked the end of their independence and traditional way of life.

• It established their sovereignty as an independent nation.

Despite the Cherokee Nation's efforts to adopt aspects of white civilization, what ultimately led to their forced removal?

• Their refusal to engage in trade and assimilation with white settlers.

• The discovery of gold on their lands and economic competition.

• Their continued practice of traditional hunting.

• A military alliance with other Native American tribes.