VIDEO GUIDE: 500 Nations: Removal

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cultural renaissance:

The Ohio Valley 1782-1808

1. Red Jacket, a member of the Seneca tribe, tried to explain his opposition to Christianity. He said that the Indians had different complexions and different customs from the settlers. "We do not wish to destroy your religion or take it from you. We only want to ______.

2. Introduced by the white culture, what is the substance that worked to destroy the social fiber of Indian communities? Tecumseh

3. In 1803 Tecumseh moved west to Indiana. He was in favor of a cultural renaissance. Describe his effect as a speaker.

4. In 1809, at a treaty conference, some tribes agreed to sell 3 million acres of land. Tecumseh was outraged. Why?

5. What does Tecumseh do to resist the Americans?

6. With whom does he ally himself in 1812?

7. To regroup their forces, Tecumseh and his brother retreat to what country?

8. Does Tecumseh survive the American assault? American Southeast: Removal

9. The Indians had been encouraged to adopt American ways. Give an example.

10. Out of the Southern Nations of the Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, Seminole, and Chickasaw, which did the Americans consider to be the most civilized?

11. In 1828, who became president?

12. What Southern crop encouraged farmers to want more land?

13. What was discovered in Georgia that made speculators rush there?

14. In 1830, Congress passed the Indian Removal Act. Indian nations east of the Mississippi River were to be relocated to ______.

15. Between 1831-1832, how many Choctaw were forced to move west? How many died on the journey?

16. One of the Native American narrators describes the emotions of those who were forced to leave their homelands. He says, “Their tears came in the ______.”

17. In 1836, who forced the Creek to give up all their land?

18. How many Creek Indians died on their journey west?