Indian Removal

More than anything else, what did most Amerian settlers want from American Indians?

• for them to be religious

• for them to dress like Europeans/white Americans

• their farming skills

• their land

During the war of 1812, General Andrew Jackson was confronted by

• aggressive Creek Indians

• invading Spanish troops

• the rebellion of his own troops

• raging floods from the Mississippi River

Which statement best describes Andrew Jackson's presidency?

• He attempted to exclude the voice of lower- and middle class Americans.

• He attempted to bring the voice of ordinary Americans to the White House.

• He succeeded in uniting the goals of Native Americans and white Americans.

• He succeeded in creating strict voting requirements for the average American.

When the US forced the Cherokee to march across America (the Trail of Tears),

• more than half of the US troops died in the process

• it strengthened America's relationship with the British

• nearly a quarter of the Cherokee population died.

• it brought the Cherokee to newer, better lands.

Which Native American tribe signed a treaty to leave their land voluntarily?

• Cherokee

• Creek

• Seminole

• Chocktaw

Who ruled in favor of the Cherokee and against their removal?

• President Andrew Jackson

• Chief Justin Marshal

• Tecumseh

• George Washington

Which of the following was NOT one of President Andrew Jackson's nicknames?

• Action Jackson

• Old Hickory

• Sharp Knife

• King Mob

When the young Shawnee Chief Tecumseh witnessed more and more of his tribe dying out, he

• suggested signing a peace treaty with white Americans

• begged his people to not give up without a fight

• took his fight to the Supreme Court

• sold the remainder of his land and headed west

As a result of President Jackson's policies, American Indians were

• forcibly relocated to reservations in Mexico

• forcibly removed to areas west of the Mississippi River

• gradually allowed to return to their lands

• granted United States citizenship

Which of the following "White Man's" customs was NOT adopted by the Cherokee?

• building schools and churches

• forming representational government

• writing a Declaration of Independence

• becoming farmers and ranchers