The Trail of Tears
A Grade 5 social studies worksheet covering the history, causes, and effects of the Trail of Tears.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. What does the term "Trail of Tears" refer to?
A path for new settlers to move west.
The forced removal of Native Americans from their lands.
A famous battle during the Civil War.
A route used for trading goods.
2. Which U.S. President signed the Indian Removal Act?
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Andrew Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
3. The five Native American tribes primarily affected by the Indian Removal Act were known as the Tribes.
4. Many Native Americans died during the forced march due to , , and a lack of .
5. What was the main reason the U.S. government wanted to remove Native Americans from their lands?
6. The Supreme Court supported the Indian Removal Act, agreeing with President Jackson's decision.
True
False
7. Look at the map below showing the routes of the Trail of Tears. Which modern-day state did many of the routes pass through on their way to Indian Territory?
