The Trail of Tears: Forced Removal of the Cherokee

1. What was the Trail of Tears?

A) A pilgrimage site for Cherokee spiritual ceremonies.
B) A trade route established by Native Americans.
C) The forced removal of the Cherokee Nation.
D) A popular migration route for settlers.

2. In which year did the Trail of Tears occur?

A) 1845-1846.
B) 1820-1821.
C) 1861-1865.
D) 1838-1839.

3. Which U.S. President was responsible for the Indian Removal Act?

A) Abraham Lincoln.
B) Thomas Jefferson.
C) Andrew Jackson.
D) Martin Van Buren.

4. What mode of transportation was largely used during the Trail of Tears?

A) Boats.
B) Railroad.
C) Horse-drawn carriages.
D) Walking.

5. What was the main reason for the Cherokee removal?

A) To settle the Civil War.
B) Cherokee aggression towards settlers.
C) Desire for land and resources.
D) To establish peace negotiations.

6. Who was the principal chief of the Cherokee during the removal?

A) John Ross.
B) Major Ridge.
C) Andrew Jackson.
D) Stand Watie.

7. What was the main destination for the removed Cherokee?

A) California.
B) Oklahoma.
C) Texas.
D) South Dakota.

8. What was the role of the U.S. Army in the Trail of Tears?

A) To assist the Cherokee in relocation.
B) To prevent further conflicts.
C) To enforce the removal of the Cherokee.
D) To protect the Cherokee from settlers.

9. What was the name of the treaty that led to the Cherokee's forced removal?

A) Treaty of New Echota.
B) Treaty of Fort Jackson.
C) Treaty of Hopewell.
D) Treaty of Paris.

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