Indian removal and the Trail of Tears

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Between 1750 and 1850, white settlers in North America were involved in a series of conflicts with Native American groups. Look at the timeline of events that occurred on land that eventually became part of the United States. Then answer the question.

1763

After the French and Indian War, colonial settlers move west onto territory that Great Britain was trying to preserve for Native American groups.

1783

The United States gains independence and claims all territory from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River while treating Native American groups as foreign governments.

1803

The Louisiana Purchase doubles the size of the United States. Thomas Jefferson suggests moving all Native American groups west of the Mississippi River.

1814

After losing several battles to the United States during the War of 1812, many Native American tribes sign treaties agreeing to move westward.

1830 – 1850

Several Native American groups are forced to leave their homes in Eastern states and move to Indian Territory in present-day Oklahoma.

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Based on the timeline, which of the following statements are true about Native American groups from the mid-1700s to the early 1800s? Select all that apply.

As white Americans expanded into new territory, they pressured Native American groups to give up their land and move west.

After independence, the United States government treated Native American tribes as U.S. states within the union.

The United States government wanted to claim land in the West, but white settlers were not interested in leaving the East.

Both white American settlers and the United States government pushed Native American groups off their land.

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