The Permanent Indian Frontier (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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What did the 1830 Indian Removal Act authorise?
What did the 1830 Indian Removal Act authorise?
Forced relocation of tribes west
What was the forced westward journey of Native Americans called?
What was the forced westward journey of Native Americans called?
Trail of Tears
When was the Indian Removal Act passed?
When was the Indian Removal Act passed?
1830
What did the 1834 Indian Trade & Intercourse Act establish?
What did the 1834 Indian Trade & Intercourse Act establish?
Framework for Permanent Indian Frontier
What was the 'One Big Reservation' concept?
What was the 'One Big Reservation' concept?
Tribes coexisting west of the frontier
Why were forts built along the Permanent Indian Frontier?
Why were forts built along the Permanent Indian Frontier?
To enforce separation & protect both sides
What caused the Permanent Indian Frontier policy to collapse in the 1840s?
What caused the Permanent Indian Frontier policy to collapse in the 1840s?
Discovery of gold sparked massive migration
What false assumption was the Permanent Indian Frontier policy based on?
What false assumption was the Permanent Indian Frontier policy based on?
Plains were worthless & unsuitable
Which tribes were relocated to southern areas of the Permanent Indian Frontier?
Which tribes were relocated to southern areas of the Permanent Indian Frontier?
Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, Seminole
Why did the govt initially think the Plains were suitable for Native Americans?
Why did the govt initially think the Plains were suitable for Native Americans?
They viewed them as worthless land
What happened to many Cherokee people during the forced relocation?
What happened to many Cherokee people during the forced relocation?
They died during the forced march
What did settlers recognise that broke promises made to relocated tribes?
What did settlers recognise that broke promises made to relocated tribes?
Agricultural & mineral potential of Plains