How would you describe the transition of the Muskogee tribe to the West?
Question 1 options:
It was peaceful, as the tribe had been warned in advance.
It was unexpected and people didn’t have time to prepare for the journey.
It was violent, as many Native Americans resisted.
It was expected, as the Muskogee tribe had seen other tribes moving West.
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How was the Muskogee tribe treated during their journey West? (see paragraph 10)
Question 2 options:
Only women and children were cared for during the journey.
They were provided with the necessities to live.
They were able to live comfortably during their journey.
Many died from starvation and exhaustion during the journey.
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How did some Native Americans resist being forced West?
Question 3 options:
They reasoned with the soldiers.
They broke out of the pens they were kept in.
They overpowered the guards.
They bribed the soldiers.
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PART A: In Paragraph 7, what does the word foreseen mean?
Question 4 options:
Implemented; put in motion
Predetermined; previously agreed upon
Predicted; to have been aware
Have seen or experienced previously
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PART B: Which clue from the text best supports the answer to Part A?
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“…rumors of a removal to the far west was often heard.” (Paragraph 4)
“…we noticed that several overloaded wagons were passing our home…” (Paragraph 5)
“…until everything was ready before we started on the march.” (Paragraph 6)
“We were not prepared…” (Paragraph 7)
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Which TWO statements best express the central idea of the text?
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In the mid-1800's, thousands of native Americans were forced to leave their family land behind and travel west.
On the Trail of Tears, new traditions and customs arose that have since become part of the native culture.
After the Indian Removal Act of 1830, many Native American tribes revolted, and were allowed to keep their homelands.
When the Native Americans were forced to leave their homelands, they had to leave their sick and dying behind.
The Trail of Tears was a brutal event in Native American history, on which many individuals were exposed to disease and exhaustion.
In the mid-1800's, thousands of Native Americans chose to move west, in the hopes of finding more fertile farming and hunting land.
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Which statement best describes the relationship between Mary Hill and Jobe Alexander?
Question 7 options:
Both individuals are Native Americans who have endured hardships on the Trail of Tears.
Both individuals are the descendants of Native Americans who endured hardships on the Trail of Tears.
Both individuals were officers who forced Native Americans into relocation on the Trail of Tears.
Both individuals have different opinions on the same historic event: the forced relocation of Native Americans on the Trail of Tears.
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