Trail of Tears and Indian Removal

Trail of Tears and Indian Removal

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video discusses the Trail of Tears, focusing on the Indian Removal Act and Andrew Jackson's role. It covers the forced relocation of Native Americans, the impact on the Five Civilized Tribes, and the legal and political context. The video also examines secondary sources like John L's book and scholarly articles by Alfred A. Cave, highlighting differing perspectives and historical analysis. The conclusion emphasizes Jackson's abuse of power and the tragic consequences of his policies.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was a major figure involved in the Trail of Tears?

George Washington

Andrew Jackson

Abraham Lincoln

Thomas Jefferson

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

To relocate Native Americans west of the Mississippi

To establish new trade routes

To build railroads

To create new states

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which tribes were primarily involved in the Trail of Tears?

Pueblo, Hopi, Zuni

Iroquois, Mohawk, Oneida

Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Muskegee, Seminole

Navajo, Apache, Sioux

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the central character in the book 'The Trail of Tears: Rise and Fall of the Cherokee Nation'?

Alfred A. Cave

Andrew Jackson

Major Ridge

John Marshall

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Major Ridge's role in the Cherokee Nation?

He was a Cherokee leader and warrior

He was a U.S. President

He was a Supreme Court Justice

He was a historian

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Indian Removal Act promise to Native Americans?

Military protection

Immediate citizenship

Exchange of lands and protection of their new territories

Permanent ownership of their lands

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What misconception about the Indian Removal Act does Alfred A. Cave address?

That it allowed forced removal of Native Americans

That it was a peaceful agreement

That it was never enacted

That it was supported by all tribes

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