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Why were the tribes involved in the Indian Removal Act of 1832 called "The Five Civilized Tribes"?
- Many of their members had adopted European ways of life.
- They had established their own version of civilization centuries ago.
- Their leaders formed a new nation and chose this name for it.
- U.S. officials wanted a shorthand way of referring to all Southeastern tribes.
European Americans considered certain tribes "civilized" rather than "savages" because they dressed, lived, and worked in ways that seemed familiar rather than exotic.
European Americans considered certain tribes "civilized" rather than "savages" because they dressed, lived, and worked in ways that seemed familiar rather than exotic.
European Americans considered certain tribes "civilized" rather than "savages" because they dressed, lived, and worked in ways that seemed familiar rather than exotic.
European Americans considered certain tribes "civilized" rather than "savages" because they dressed, lived, and worked in ways that seemed familiar rather than exotic.
Which of the Five Civilized Tribes fought hardest against removal from tribal lands?
- Chickasaw
- Creek
- Seminole
- Choctaw
Most of the Seminoles refused to leave Florida and fought violently against removal. Many disappeared into the Florida Everglades, where some of their descendants live today.
Most of the Seminoles refused to leave Florida and fought violently against removal. Many disappeared into the Florida Everglades, where some of their descendants live today.
Most of the Seminoles refused to leave Florida and fought violently against removal. Many disappeared into the Florida Everglades, where some of their descendants live today.
Most of the Seminoles refused to leave Florida and fought violently against removal. Many disappeared into the Florida Everglades, where some of their descendants live today.
Which was NOT a provision of the Indian Removal Act of 1832?
- The President could offer tribes land outside U.S. borders in exchange for their tribal lands in Southeastern states.
- The President force members of any Indian tribe to relinquish their homeland and leave the country.
- The President could provide supplies and protection for Native American tribes as they traveled west to Indian Territory.
- The President could pay tribes for any improvements they made to their tribal lands, such as buildings and bridges.
The actual law said nothing about forcing Indians to leave their lands, but that is what happened in many cases, when tribes refused to move.
The actual law said nothing about forcing Indians to leave their lands, but that is what happened in many cases, when tribes refused to move.
The actual law said nothing about forcing Indians to leave their lands, but that is what happened in many cases, when tribes refused to move.
The actual law said nothing about forcing Indians to leave their lands, but that is what happened in many cases, when tribes refused to move.
Why did the Creeks/Muscogee decide it was best that they leave the state of Alabama and live in Indian Territory?
- Tradition required that they live near members of the Choctaw Nation, which had already gone to Indian Territory.
- Alabama residents regularly harassed them and cheated them out of their tribal lands.
- The federal government threatened to send troops and attack them in they did not agree to leave.
- The governor of Alabama offered them additional money and supplies if they agreed to leave.
Americans in Alabama tried to intimidate the Indians in their state, hoping to drive them away.
Americans in Alabama tried to intimidate the Indians in their state, hoping to drive them away.
Americans in Alabama tried to intimidate the Indians in their state, hoping to drive them away.
Americans in Alabama tried to intimidate the Indians in their state, hoping to drive them away.
The word assimilation could be used to describe the Five Civilized Tribes in comparison to other Native American groups. What does assimilate mean in this context?
- to separate oneself from people with different customs
- to preserve and adhere to one's own traditions
- to move one's people onto a reservation
- to adopt another cultural group's way of life
The tribes of the Southeast were called "civilized" because they had chosen to learn and use European customs.
The tribes of the Southeast were called "civilized" because they had chosen to learn and use European customs.
The tribes of the Southeast were called "civilized" because they had chosen to learn and use European customs.
The tribes of the Southeast were called "civilized" because they had chosen to learn and use European customs.
Which two of the Five Civilized Tribes are most closely associated with the Trail of Tears?
- Seminole and Creek
- Choctaw and Cherokee
- Chickasaw and Seminole
- Cherokee and Creek
The Choctaw and the Cherokee were the two tribes that endured a forced mass march across the country, suffering along the way from lack of supplies and protection. The Seminoles fought back and refused to leave. The Creek fought back as well—both of these tribes were moved west a few members at a time. The Chickasaw went willingly and were allowed to take much of their wealth with them.
The Choctaw and the Cherokee were the two tribes that endured a forced mass march across the country, suffering along the way from lack of supplies and protection. The Seminoles fought back and refused to leave. The Creek fought back as well—both of these tribes were moved west a few members at a time. The Chickasaw went willingly and were allowed to take much of their wealth with them.
The Choctaw and the Cherokee were the two tribes that endured a forced mass march across the country, suffering along the way from lack of supplies and protection. The Seminoles fought back and refused to leave. The Creek fought back as well—both of these tribes were moved west a few members at a time. The Chickasaw went willingly and were allowed to take much of their wealth with them.
The Choctaw and the Cherokee were the two tribes that endured a forced mass march across the country, suffering along the way from lack of supplies and protection. The Seminoles fought back and refused to leave. The Creek fought back as well—both of these tribes were moved west a few members at a time. The Chickasaw went willingly and were allowed to take much of their wealth with them.
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