USA HISTORY

JACKSONIAN DEMOCRACY 1825 1850

THE TRAIL OF TEARS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who are the 5 civilized tribes?
A
Cherokee, Lenape, Chickasaw, Creek, Alabama
B
Cherokee, Georgia, Creek, Worcester, Mr.Vaughn
C
Chickasaw, Cherokee, Creek, Choctaw, Seminole
D
Burger king, Cherokee, Creek
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Dawes Act of February 8, 1887 marks a turning point in determining tribal citizenship. This Act developed a Federal commission tasked with creating Final Rolls for the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma (Cherokees, Chickasaws, Choctaws, Creeks, and Seminoles).

Detailed explanation-2: -The word civilized was applied to the five tribes because, broadly speaking, they had developed extensive economic ties with whites or had assimilated into American settler culture. Some members of these southeastern tribes had adopted European clothing, spoke English, practiced Christianity, and even owned slaves.

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