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The Trail of Tears: Forced Removal of the Cherokee
Contributed by: Costello
  • 1. What was the Trail of Tears?
A) The forced removal of the Cherokee Nation.
B) A pilgrimage site for Cherokee spiritual ceremonies.
C) A trade route established by Native Americans.
D) A popular migration route for settlers.
  • 2. In which year did the Trail of Tears occur?
A) 1838-1839.
B) 1861-1865.
C) 1845-1846.
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) Desire for land and resources.
B) To establish peace negotiations.
C) To settle the Civil War.
D) Cherokee aggression towards settlers.
  • 5. What was the name of the treaty that led to the Cherokee's forced removal?
A) Treaty of New Echota.
B) Treaty of Paris.
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) Railroad.
C) Walking.
D) Boats.
  • 7. What was the main destination for the removed Cherokee?
A) California.
B) Texas.
C) Oklahoma.
D) South Dakota.
  • 8. Who was the principal chief of the Cherokee during the removal?
A) John Ross.
B) Stand Watie.
C) Andrew Jackson.
D) Major Ridge.
  • 9. What was the role of the U.S. Army in the Trail of Tears?
A) To prevent further conflicts.
B) To enforce the removal of the Cherokee.
C) To protect the Cherokee from settlers.
D) To assist the Cherokee in relocation.
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