TN Weekly Quiz Week 26

Which of the following sentences from the text best explains the meaning of the term "impressment"?

• Things were tense between the US and Great Britain

• The British were breaking laws about who could go to the Atlantic Ocean

• They would capture American Sailors and force them to work in the British Military

• But some US congressmen were itching for a war, weren't they?

How did the state of TN first become known as the volunteer state?

• Creek Warriors volunteered to help in the war.

• The TN government asked for volunteers to write the State's first constitution and 2500 people agreed to help.

• Governor Willie Blount asked for volunteers to fight and so many people volunteered.

• The people of TN log more volunteer hours than any other state.

Which of the following statements best explain why a civil war broke out among the Creek during the war of 1812?

• He fount to take back land from the settlers

• in 1811 Tecumseh visited the creek saying they should fight to protect their way of life from settlers who wanted to take more and more.

• some wanted to join Tecumseh's struggle. Others had started living more like settlers, wanting to be more 'civilized'.

• They thought that if you can't beat 'em, join 'em.

Which of the following is not an example of Andrew Jackson's Leadership during the war of 1812.

• Jackson defeated the Spanish in Mexico City.

• Jackson defeated the Creek at the battle of Horseshoe Bend.

• Jackson and creek chiefs signed the treaty of fort Jackson in August of 1814.

• Jackson defeated the British in Pensacola and New Orleans.

The 5 (a)   Tribes tried hard to do all that the white Americans expected. They also learned to speak, read and write English, and became Christians and adopted European ideas.

Which of the following statements does not support the idea that Winfield Scott was a friend to the Cherokee Nation?

• He agreed and stood up to backlash from President Jackson and many of the military forces.

• He allowed the very sick and elderly to ride horses for part of the way.

• He gave his order to his men to treat the Cherokee with care.

• He got to work quickly and divided the nation into 3 sections. They set up forts where they would live until they moved to the Indian Territory. Many people died due to sickness.

in the 1800s, the Choctaw got to stay in cabins and were treated with the utmost respect.

• True

• False

Why was John Ross able to help the Cherokee Nation?

• He was a famous warrior

• He was raised in both Cherokee and American Culture

• He was the first Cherokee governor

• He was the first Cherokee Vice President