Question

what was the main reason southern and western politicians supported the indian removal act?
to reduce taxes
to open up land for white settlers
to protect native american lands
to expand industry

which native american tribe established a new capital in tahlequah, oklahoma, after relocation?
cherokee
seminole
creek
chickasaw

what was one of the primary motivations for the u.s. government to relocate native american tribes?
to gain access to fertile agricultural land
to build railroads
to establish military bases
to promote trade with europe

what event significantly increased the pressure to remove native americans from their lands?
the discovery of gold in georgia
the missouri compromise
the war of 1812
the american revolution

which native american tribes term nunna daul tsuny translates to the trail where they cried?
creek
choctaw
seminole
cherokee

the trail of tears involved forced relocations during which years?
1830 - 1831
1818 - 1819
1829 - 1830
1835 - 1838

the indian removal act was passed after a narrow vote in which u.s. governmental body?
the supreme court

Explanation:

1. The Indian Removal Act aimed to open land for white settlers. Southern and Western politicians supported it for this reason.
2. The Cherokee established a new capital in Tahlequah, Oklahoma after relocation.
3. One primary motivation for U.S. government relocation was to gain access to fertile agricultural land.
4. The discovery of gold in Georgia increased pressure to remove Native Americans.
5. The term "Nunna daul Tsuny" (Trail where they cried) refers to the Cherokee's Trail of Tears.
6. The Trail of Tears (forced relocations) occurred during 1835 - 1838.
7. The Indian Removal Act was passed after a vote in Congress.

Answer:

1. b. To open up land for white settlers
2. a. Cherokee
3. a. To gain access to fertile agricultural land
4. a. The discovery of gold in Georgia
5. d. Cherokee
6. d. 1835 - 1838
7. (Assuming the options for the last question include Congress, but since it's cut off, if the options were Congress - that's the answer. If not, more info needed. But based on historical fact, it was Congress)