Indian Removal Act and Native American Tribes

Mr. James introduces a video tutorial on the Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears. He provides background information on the act, which led to the forced relocation of the Five Civilized Tribes to Indian Territory, now Oklahoma. The video includes a map activity where students outline and color the territories and trails of the tribes. The tutorial concludes with a discussion question about Andrew Jackson's role in the removal of Native Americans.

What is the significance of completing the discussion question mentioned by Mr. James?

• It is a bonus question.

• It is a group activity.

• It is optional and not graded.

• It is part of the students' grade.

What did the Indian Removal Act of 1830 authorize?

• The negotiation of removal terms with Native American tribes.

• The establishment of new states in the South.

• The abolition of slavery in the South.

• The construction of new schools for Native Americans.

Which tribes were referred to as the Five Civilized Tribes?

• Iroquois, Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, and Cayuga

• Hopi, Zuni, Pueblo, Ute, and Shoshone

• Apache, Navajo, Sioux, Cheyenne, and Comanche

• Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole

What materials do students need for the map activity?

• Seven colored pencils

• A ruler and compass

• A calculator

• A protractor

Where were the Choctaw tribe settled in the Indian Territory?

• In the northern part

• In the southeastern part

• In the southwestern part

• In the central part

How did the Seminole tribe travel to the Indian Territory?

• By train across the southern states

• By air using hot air balloons

• By sea through the Gulf of Mexico

• By land through the Appalachian Mountains

Which tribe's journey is known as the Trail of Tears?

• Chickasaw

• Cherokee

• Seminole

• Choctaw

Where did the Creek and Seminole tribes settle in the Indian Territory?

• In the southwestern part

• In the central part

• In the southeastern part

• In the northern part

What is the final task students must complete after the map activity?

• Create a presentation

• Write a report on the Trail of Tears

• Post their opinion on Andrew Jackson's actions

• Submit their maps online

Where should students submit their completed work?

• In the tray at the back of the room

• Online via email

• In the tray at the front of the room

• To the teacher directly