Native Americans and Reservations Comprehension Worksheet

What was the significance of the Trail of Tears?

• The Cherokee tribe was allowed to keep their ancestral land and live in peace with the white settlers.

• The Cherokee willingly moved away from their ancestral lands to allow more room for the settlers.

• The Cherokee were removed by force of the US Government to reservations hundreds of miles away from their ancestral lands.

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What was the intended effect of the Indian Removal Act of 1830?

• It granted Native American tribes U.S. citizenship and equal voting rights.

• It forced Native American tribes to relocate west of the Mississippi River.

• It encouraged voluntary cultural exchange between Native Americans and white settlers

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Which of the following describes the U.S. government's solution for the disputes over land?

• It created reservations that allowed Native Americans to live in peace and without interference.

• It created reservations that were poor substitutes for the land and culture Native Americans accessed before.

• It created reservations in order to give both Native Americans and settlers what they wanted.

Which of the following identifies the central idea of the text?

• Life on reservations has vastly improved due to the involvement of the United States government.

• Native Americans continue to face significant challenges on reservations that negatively impact their quality of life.

• "Native American students who participate in the immersion programs mentioned at the beginning of the article often have higher academic performance and test scores than students who did not receive dual-language education." (paragraph 16)

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Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

• "The U.S. government tried to install its own forms of education, work, and family life onto the reservations to weaken the Native Americans' connection to their cultures and tribes." (Paragraph 4)

• "Many live without the many utilities most of America takes for granted. For example, over 50% of houses on reservations are not even connected to public sewers, and some have no running water." (Paragraph 12)

• It emphasizes the need for additional jobs to be available on reservations so families are not separated.

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How does the section "Economic Challenges" contribute to the development of ideas in the text (Paragraphs 10-12)?

• It shows how the economic issues that Native Americans face on reservations result in several other related problems.

• It emphasizes the need for additional jobs to be available on reservations so families are not separated.

• It shows that not all reservations across the country are struggling, and that quality of life can vary dramatically.

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PART B: Which quote from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

• "Meanwhile, they have to leave their children with other relatives or friends. All the economic hardship strains family relationships." (Paragraph 11)

• "Most reservations have severe housing shortages – a wait list for a house could be up to three years long." (Paragraph 12)

• "[O]ver 50% of houses on reservations are not even connected to public sewers, and some have no running water." (Paragraph 12)

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Which word best explains the changes shown in these photographs?

• Immigration

• Assimilation

• Nullification

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How do Native Americans maintain a sense of pride in their culture today?

• Preserving tribal languages; Traditional sports, dances, music and Pow Wows.

• Ignoring traditional customs and adopting only modern practices.

• Avoiding participation in community events and ceremonies.

• Focusing solely on written history and disregarding oral traditions.

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Culture is a set of learned behaviors passed down through generations.

• True 
• False

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