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Quiz for Document 11–2: John Ross, Answer to Inquiries from a Friend, 1836, and Elias Boudinot, A Reply to John Ross, 1837

Choose the best answer to each question.

1. What was a source of pride for Ross during his tenure as principal chief of the Cherokees?

He made it his mission to challenge the Jackson administration.

He openly advocated for the abolition of slavery.

He promoted the values of white Americans in his tribe.

He bought back former native landholdings for the Cherokee.

2. What did Ross think would happen to the Cherokee if they accepted the treaty and moved to new lands?

They would no longer be able to grow their staple crops.

American settlers would try to take their new lands.

They would be threatened by other Indian tribes.

They would still be subject to the same troubles and threats as in their old lands.

3. According to Boudinot, why was removal the only feasible option for the Cherokee?

It was the only option that would allow them to become successful and happy.

It was the only way to avoid a violent uprising by the people.

He feared what the American military would do if the Cherokee rejected the treaty.

He thought they had gotten the best treaty terms they could.

4. What did Boudinot think would happen if the Cherokee did not agree to the treaty and did not leave their lands?

Their leaders would be arrested and put on trial for treason.

They would eventually disappear completely.

Their lands would be given to other tribes.

The Cherokee would lose a lot of money.