Social Studies Praxis Practice Test

Which Native American tribe was relocated due to the Indian Removal Act of 1830?

1. Iroquois

2. Cherokee

3. Pueblo

4. Sioux

The correct answer is: Cherokee

The Cherokee tribe was significantly impacted by the Indian Removal Act of 1830, which aimed to relocate Native American tribes living east of the Mississippi River to designated "Indian Territory" in what is now Oklahoma. This act was part of a broader policy of the United States government during the 19th century to expand westward and facilitate settlement by non-Native Americans. The Cherokee Nation engaged in various legal battles to resist removal, culminating in the landmark Supreme Court case Cherokee Nation v. Georgia. Despite this, the U.S. government pursued their removal, leading to the infamous Trail of Tears. During this tragic journey, thousands of Cherokees suffered from exposure, disease, and starvation, resulting in the death of a significant portion of the population. The other tribes mentioned—such as the Iroquois, Pueblo, and Sioux—faced their own challenges and conflicts, but they were not the primary tribes affected by the Indian Removal Act in the same manner as the Cherokee, making the correct answer clear in the context of this historical event.