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Trail of Tears Trivia Quiz

One of the darker times in U.S. history, the Trail of Tears still evokes memories of some of the American governments greater misdeeds. Hopefully, people will never forget the Trail of Tears...

A multiple-choice quiz by thejazzkickazz. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
thejazzkickazz

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
16,440

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
3 / 5

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2862

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 5

1. What Native American tribe made up the largest percentage of the refugees involved in the Trail of Tears? Hint

Seminole

Shawnee

Cherokee

Seneca

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Question 2 of 5

2. What was discovered in Georgia in 1828, the insidious pursuit of which eventually required the removal of the aboriginal people?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 3 of 5

3. In December of 1835, the U.S. government attempted to legitimize the removal of all native people east of the Mississippi through a treaty and land purchase. What was the treaty called? Hint

Treaty of the New Indian Territory

Treaty of Georgia

Treaty of New Echota

Treaty of Peche

4. When the overwhelming majority of native chieftains refused to agree to the terms of the unfair treaty imposed on them by the United States government, which U.S. president had the Native Americans forcibly removed from their land? Hint

Van Buren

Jackson

Adams

Harrison

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Question 5 of 5

5. Which U.S. general held the Native Americans in a concentration camp, while their homes were burned, and then led them to Indian Territory during the years 1838-39? Hint

Scott

Sherman

Taylor

Lee

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What Native American tribe made up the largest percentage of the refugees involved in the Trail of Tears?

Answer: Cherokee

2. What was discovered in Georgia in 1828, the insidious pursuit of which eventually required the removal of the aboriginal people?

Answer: gold

3. In December of 1835, the U.S. government attempted to legitimize the removal of all native people east of the Mississippi through a treaty and land purchase. What was the treaty called?

Answer: Treaty of New Echota

Answer: Jackson

Jackson's record toward the Native American population was very unfortunate, certainly not one of the brighter spots on his presidential record.

5. Which U.S. general held the Native Americans in a concentration camp, while their homes were burned, and then led them to Indian Territory during the years 1838-39?

Answer: Scott

Winfield Scott later became the hero of the Mexican-American war, invading Mexico City and forcing the surrender of the Mexican army.

Source: Author thejazzkickazz

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