True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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The British promised Tecumseh ammunition to make him their ally.
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2.
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An ally is someone who is against you or against your side.
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3.
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The Creek Nation split into three groups when the settlers moved onto Indian
lands in present-day Alabama.
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4.
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American army general, Andrew Jackson, later became president of the United
States.
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5.
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The Creek War ended in August 1814 with the signing of the Treaty of Fort
Andrew.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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6.
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The four main tribes of Alabama were the
a. | Creek, Shawnee, Choctaw,and Ogeechee | c. | Creek, Cherokee,Choctaw,
Chickasaw | b. | Creek, Apache, Choctaw, Arapahoe | d. | Cherokee, Choctaw, Shawnee,
Apache |
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7.
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Which tribe let people from other groups join them?
a. | Choctaw | c. | Apache | b. | Creek | d. | Cherokee |
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8.
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Why did the American federal government want the Native Americans to adopt the
ways of the settlers?
a. | to make it easier for the settlers to acquire territory | c. | to prepare for a
peace treaty | b. | it would be profitable for the Native Americans | d. | to protect the Native
Americans |
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In the War of 1812, Shawnee Chief Tecumseh wanted to support Great Britain
because Great Britain
a. | had been an ally in earlier wars. | c. | had a large number of
tribes. | b. | the French did not seek his support. | d. | promised him guns and ammunition to help fight
the settlers. |
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Having the Creek as allies could help the British in the War of 1812 because the
Creek
a. | would encourage other tribes to support the British. | c. | had better weapons than the
British. | b. | could help the British fight and weaken the Americans. | d. | were experts with bows and
arrows. |
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How did the Chickasaw feel about going to war against white men?
a. | They were excited about showing their power. | c. | They wanted
peace. | b. | They wanted to join forces with the Creek. | d. | They were glad to fight for their
freedom. |
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12.
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The Red Sticks were able to gain entry into Fort Mims and kill most of the
residents because
a. | it was evening and no one could see they were being attacked. | c. | the families were
eating breakfast and did not notice them entering. | b. | the gate guard fell asleep and allowed them to
enter the fort. | d. | sand had
drifted against the gates and they could not be closed quickly. |
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Which tribes fought on the side of the settlers in the War of 1812?
a. | Choctaw, Chickasaw, Cherokee, White Stick Creek | c. | Choctaw, Apache, Chickasaw,
Cherokee | b. | Choctaw, Chickasaw, Cherokee,
Red Stick Creek | d. | Choctaw, Chickasaw, Cherokee, Red Stick
Creek |
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The Red Sticks were defeated at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend because
a. | they had more warriors that the settlers. | c. | they were in their canoes when the
attack began. | b. | they were surrounded in the bend of the river with no escape
route. | d. | they forgot to close
the gates to the fort. |
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15.
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The Creek Nation split into two groups because
a. | both groups wanted power. | c. | one group wanted peace and one
group wanted war to protect their homeland. | b. | two equally worthy men wanted to be chief of
the Creek Nation. | d. | neither
group wanted war. |
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Completion
Complete each
statement.
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Choctaw Chief __________________________ wanted peace and did not want to
participate in the War of 1812.
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17.
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During the War of 1812, the Creek Nation split into two nations, the _________
Sticks and the _____________ Sticks.
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18.
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The Alabama hero who fought the Red Sticks in a canoe fight and later served in
the Alabama legislature was _________ ______________.
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19.
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The leader of the American troops and Native American allies at the Battle of
Horseshoe Bend was ________________ ____________________.
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20.
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Horseshoe Bend is surrounded on three sides by the ___________________________
River.
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