Why were Native Americans forced to leave their lands during the 1830s?
settlers wanted to settle the land
U.S. citizens settled the land first
the Supreme Court ordered their removal
their new lands were better for farming
Why was the forced march called the "Trail of Tears"?
because the route taken was tear-shaped
because the trail was wet the whole time
because the Cherokee were forced to leave their homes, and thousands died on the march
because it ended in Tears, Illinois
How did President Jackson respond to the Supreme Court's ruling in Worcester v. Georgia that Georgia had no right to interfere with the Cherokee?
He asked Congress to revoke the Indian Removal Act of 1830.
He appealed the decision on the grounds that the Supreme Court did not have all the facts.
He disregarded the decision and removal of the Cherokee proceeded as planned.
He called for a meeting between Congress and the Cherokee Nation to negotiate a compromise.
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