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More than anything else, what did most American settlers want from American Indians?
for them to be religious
for them to dress like Europeans/white Americans
their farming skills
their land
During the War of 1812, General Andrew Jackson was confronted by
aggressive Creek Indians
invading Spanish troops
the rebellion of his own troops
raging floods from the Mississippi River
Which statement best describes Andrew Jackson's presidency?
He attempted to exclude the voice of lower- and middle-class Americans.
He attempted to bring the voice of ordinary Americans to the White House.
He succeeded in uniting the goals of Native Americans and white Americans.
He succeeded in creating strict voting requirements for the average American.
When the US forced the Cherokee to march across America (the Trail of Tears),
more than half of the US troops died in the process
Bit strengthened America's relationship with the British
nearly a quarter of the Cherokee population died
it brought the Cherokee to newer, better lands
Which Native American tribe signed a treaty to leave their land voluntarily?
Cherokee
Creek
Seminole
Choctaw
Who ruled in favor of the Cherokee and against their removal?
President Andrew Jackson
Chief Justice John Marshall
Tecumseh
George Washington
Which of the following was NOT one of President Andrew Jackson's nicknames?
Action Jackson
Old Hickory
Sharp Knife
King Mob
When the young Shawnee Chief Tecumseh witnessed more and more of his tribe dying out, he
suggested signing a peace treaty with white Americans
begged his people to not give up without a fight
took his fight to the Supreme Court
sold the remainder of his land and headed west
As a result of President Jackson's policies, American Indians were
forcibly relocated to reservations in Mexico
forcibly removed to areas west of the Mississippi River
gradually allowed to return to their lands
granted United States citizenship
Which of the following "White Man's" customs was NOT adopted by the Cherokee?
building schools and churches
forming representational government
writing a Declaration of Independence
becoming farmers and ranchers
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