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Indian Removal Act

Question 2 • 670101 Oklahoma History & Government – MYERS, JOSHUA A

The Treaty of __________ called for the Cherokee to trade their lands for a cash payment and new lands in Indian Territory.

Answer
A
Dancing Rabbit Creek
B
New Echota
C
Pontotoc
D
Fort Gibson

Explanation

The Treaty of New Echota, signed in 1835, called for the Cherokee to give up their lands in the East in exchange for payment and lands in Indian Territory. Dancing Rabbit Creek concerned the Choctaw, while Pontotoc concerned the Chickasaw. Therefore, the correct choice is New Echota.

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