FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!
Quiz about Trail of Tears
Quiz about Trail of Tears

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.
  1. Home
  2. »
  3. Quizzes
  4. »
  5. History Trivia
  6. »
  7. U.S. History
  8. »
  9. Native American

Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
16,440
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
5
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
3 / 5
Plays
2857
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
- -
Question 1 of 5
1. What Native American tribe made up the largest percentage of the refugees involved in the Trail of Tears? Hint


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)
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


Question 4 of 5
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


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



(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

arrow Select a User ID:
arrow Choose a Password:
arrow Your Email:




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

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?

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

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor gtho4 before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.
3/29/2024, Copyright 2024 FunTrivia, Inc. - Report an Error / Contact Us