Indian Removal Study Guide Quiz

What general was responsible for moving the Creek west of the Mississippi River?

• William McIntosh

• Winfield Scott

What law gave the US Government the authority to negotiate with Native American tribes for their lands?

• Treaty of Indian Springs

• Indian Removal Act of 1830

What was the main reason the Choctaw were forced to leave their lands in the Southeast?

• They were forced to sign a treaty giving up their land in exchange for land in Indian Territory.

• They were given a choice to move to Indian Territory or be imprisoned.

What was the primary difference in how the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes were removed from their lands?

• The Choctaw were forced to leave, while the Chickasaw were allowed to stay.

• The Choctaw were given land in Indian Territory, while the Chickasaw were given money.

What evidence from the text suggests that the Choctaw removal was particularly harsh?

• The Choctaw were given more land in Indian Territory than the Chickasaw.

• The Choctaw were forced to travel in harsh conditions and many died during the journey.

What does the phrase "a trail of tears" suggest about the Choctaw's experience during their removal?

• The Choctaw's journey was peaceful and easy.

• The Choctaw's journey was filled with hardship and suffering.

What was the main reason for the Second Seminole War?

• The Seminoles wanted to expand their territory into Georgia

• The U.S. government wanted to relocate the Seminoles from Florida.

How did Osceola's actions contribute to the start of the Second Seminole War?

• He refused to relocate and symbolically rejected the treaty, escalating tensions.

• He allied with other tribes to fight against the U.S. government

What was the outcome of the Second Seminole War for the Seminoles?

• The Seminoles successfully defended their land and remained in Florida.

• The Seminoles were forced to relocate, with only a small number remaining in Florida.

What happened when eleven missionaries refused to take the oath because it would damage their relationship with the Cherokee people?

• They were arrested and sentenced to hard labor

• They were let go