Settlers and American Indians Clash

The impact of westward expansion on American Indians included events such as:

• Trail of Tears, Battle of Little Bighorn, and forced relocation to Reservations

• Only the Trail of Tears

• Only the Battle of Little Bighorn

• None of the above

Which American Indian tribes are mentioned as still living east of the Mississippi River?

• Cherokee and Seminole

• Navajo and Apache

• Sioux and Cheyenne

• Comanche and Kiowa

What were some of the activities settlers began after clearing the forests?

• Building homes and farms

• Hunting and gathering

• Trading with native tribes

• Mining for gold

How did many settlers view the American Indians?

• As allies and partners

• As obstacles to expansion

• As a source of knowledge

• As a peaceful community

True or False: All Indian tribes agreed to move west of the Mississippi River.

• True

• False

The main reason the Cherokee Nation did not want to give up their lands in Georgia was:

• Economic benefits from the land

• Cultural and historical significance

• Pressure from other tribes

• Lack of alternative land options

True or False: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the State of Georgia had the right to enforce laws on Cherokee land.

• True

• False

Who ignored the Supreme Court's ruling along with President Jackson?

• The State of Georgia

• The State of Florida

• The State of Alabama

• The State of Mississippi

The journey of the Cherokee people during the Trail of Tears is described as:

• A peaceful relocation to new lands.

• A voluntary migration to seek better opportunities.

• A forced march resulting in suffering and death.

• An exploration to discover new territories.

Describe territorial expansion with emphasis on the Louisiana Purchase, the Lewis and Clark expedition, and the acquisitions of Texas (the Alamo and independence), Oregon (Oregon Trail), and California (Gold Rush and the development of mining towns).

• The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States.

• The Lewis and Clark expedition was a military campaign.

• Texas was acquired through peaceful negotiations.

• The Gold Rush had no impact on California's development.