Cherokee History and the Impact of the Indian Removal Act

The video explores the history of the Cherokee Nation, focusing on their homeland in the Appalachian Mountains and the 1819 treaty with the US government. It discusses the establishment of New Echota as the Cherokee capital and the impact of Andrew Jackson's presidency, including the Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears. The video concludes with the legacy of the Cherokee people, their descendants, and efforts to preserve their language and culture in North Carolina.

What was the extent of the Cherokee Nation's land before the treaty of 1819?

• 40,000 square miles

• 30,000 square miles

• 20,000 square miles

• 10,000 square miles

What significant development did the Cherokee Nation undertake in 1825?

• They signed a new treaty with the US government.

• They established a new capital in New Echota, Georgia.

• They expanded their territory by 10,000 square miles.

• They formed an alliance with other Native American tribes.

Who was the US president that initiated the Indian Removal Act?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Monroe

• Andrew Jackson

• John Quincy Adams

What was the purpose of the Indian Removal Act of 1830?

• To establish new trade routes with Native American tribes

• To grant citizenship to Native Americans

• To relocate Native Americans to the western territories

• To protect Native American lands from settlers

What was the Trail of Tears?

• A peaceful migration of the Cherokee to new lands

• A forced relocation of the Cherokee resulting in many deaths

• A series of battles between the Cherokee and US settlers

• A treaty negotiation between the Cherokee and the US government

Approximately how many Cherokee were forced to relocate during the Trail of Tears?

• 20,000

• 15,000

• 10,000

• 5,000

What percentage of the Cherokee population died during the Trail of Tears?

• Two-thirds

• A quarter

• Half

• Up to a third

Where do the descendants of the Cherokee who survived the Trail of Tears primarily live today?

• Georgia

• Oklahoma

• North Carolina

• Tennessee

What is the significance of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to the Cherokee?

• It is where the Cherokee signed the 1819 treaty.

• It was part of the Cherokee's original land.

• It is the most visited national park in the nation.

• It was the site of the Cherokee's first capital.

What cultural aspect is being preserved by young Cherokee in North Carolina today?

• Cherokee music

• Cherokee art

• Cherokee language

• Traditional Cherokee dance