The Trail of Tears: Forced Removal of the Cherokee

1. What was the Trail of Tears?

A) A pilgrimage site for Cherokee spiritual ceremonies.
B) A trade route established by Native Americans.
C) A popular migration route for settlers.
D) The forced removal of the Cherokee Nation.

2. In which year did the Trail of Tears occur?

A) 1845-1846.
B) 1861-1865.
C) 1838-1839.
D) 1820-1821.

3. Which U.S. President was responsible for the Indian Removal Act?

A) Abraham Lincoln.
B) Andrew Jackson.
C) Thomas Jefferson.
D) Martin Van Buren.

4. What was the main reason for the Cherokee removal?

A) To settle the Civil War.
B) To establish peace negotiations.
C) Cherokee aggression towards settlers.
D) Desire for land and resources.

5. What was the name of the treaty that led to the Cherokee's forced removal?

A) Treaty of Paris.
B) Treaty of New Echota.
C) Treaty of Fort Jackson.
D) Treaty of Hopewell.

6. What mode of transportation was largely used during the Trail of Tears?

A) Horse-drawn carriages.
B) Walking.
C) Boats.
D) Railroad.

7. What was the main destination for the removed Cherokee?

A) California.
B) Texas.
C) South Dakota.
D) Oklahoma.

8. Who was the principal chief of the Cherokee during the removal?

A) Andrew Jackson.
B) John Ross.
C) Major Ridge.
D) Stand Watie.

9. What was the role of the U.S. Army in the Trail of Tears?

A) To enforce the removal of the Cherokee.
B) To protect the Cherokee from settlers.
C) To prevent further conflicts.
D) To assist the Cherokee in relocation.

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