Jackson’s Policy Toward Native Americans
Chapter 12, Section 2
On American’s Story
Who is Sequoya and what did he do for
the Cherokee people?
Why did he do this?
Southeast Natives
Which tribes were a part of the Five
Civilized Tribes?
Why were they considered civilized?
In what states did they live?
Cherokee Nation
How did the Cherokee people try to
become more “white”?
What was discovered on their land?
How did this impact their lives?
Indian Removal Act
What is the Indian Removal Act?
Did President Andrew Jackson support
this policy? Why or why not?
Jackson’s Policy Toward Native Americans
Chapter 12, Section 2
The Trail of Tears
What land was known as the Indian
Territory?
How did the Cherokee people resist
being relocated?
Was it successful? Why or why not?
Who is John Ross?
What is the Trail of Tears?
Native American Resistance
Who is Tsali and how did he resist being
relocated?
Who is Osceola and how did he resist
being relocated?
Who is Black Hawk and how did he
resist?