The Cherokee Journey and the Trail of Tears

Which Native American tribe was primarily discussed in the video?

• Navajo

• Cherokee

• Sioux

• Apache

What event led to the forced relocation of the Cherokee?

• Discovery of oil

• A new government policy

• Discovery of gold

• Construction of a railway

Who was John Ross in the context of the Cherokee?

• A Cherokee warrior

• A Cherokee leader

• A European settler

• A US government official

What was President Andrew Jackson's stance on Native American land?

• He supported Native American rights

• He was neutral

• He wanted to expand Native American territories

• He sided with settlers wanting the land

What was one of the main challenges faced by the Cherokee during their relocation?

• Lack of water

• Lack of supplies

• Lack of direction

• Lack of leadership

What natural event worsened the Cherokee's journey during the Trail of Tears?

• An earthquake

• A drought

• A hurricane

• A winter storm

What did the US government promise the Cherokee in exchange for their relocation?

• A peaceful life

• A large sum of money

• A return to their original land

• A new home in Georgia

Why is the journey of the Cherokee known as the Trail of Tears?

• Because it was a joyful event

• Because it was a peaceful relocation

• Because it was a short journey

• Because it was a difficult and sorrowful journey

What is the significance of remembering events like the Trail of Tears?

• To prevent similar events in the future

• To repeat them

• To celebrate them

• To forget them

What does the term 'encountered' mean as used in the video?

• Planned

• Suddenly met

• Ignored

• Avoided