Meet the Nations
Which Indigenous nation established villages along the Ohio River near present-day Wood and Cabell counties?
Shawnee
What three crops are known as the Three Sisters?
Corn, beans, and squash.
What is the process of establishing colonies and control over another land.
Colonization
Which president signed the Indian Removal Act in 1830?
Andrew Jackson.
True or false: Indigenous nations still exist today.
True
What is another name for the Delaware people?
Lenape
Name two ways Indigenous communities obtained food.
Farming, hunting, fishing, or gathering.
Name one disease that devastated Indigenous communities after European contact.
Smallpox
In what year was the Indian Removal Act signed?
1830.
Name one way Indigenous communities continue their cultures today.
Teaching languages, practicing traditions, celebrating culture, or passing down knowledge.
Which Indigenous nation has historical homelands in the southern Appalachian region?
Cherokee
Why did many Indigenous communities live near rivers?
Rivers provided food, water, transportation, and trading routes.
What does displacement mean?
Being forced or pressured to leave one's home or homeland.
Which Indigenous nation experienced the forced removal known as the 1838–1839 Trail of Tears?
Cherokee
What does Indigenous sovereignty mean?
The right and authority of Indigenous nations to govern themselves.
Which historical regional group had connections to the Haudenosaunee?
Mingo
Why was growing different crops helpful?
Different crops provided a variety of foods and helped support the community.
Name two major consequences of European colonization for Indigenous communities.
Disease, land loss, warfare, or displacement.
What was the name of the 1832 Supreme Court case that protected Cherokee territorial rights against Georgia's interference?
Worcester v. Georgia.
Name one federally recognized Cherokee tribal nation that exists today.
Cherokee Nation, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, or United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians.
Why is it incorrect to say all Indigenous nations had the same culture?
They have distinct histories, languages, governments, and traditions.
Why was depending on several food sources useful?
It helped communities prepare for seasonal changes and food shortages.
Why did losing land affect more than just where Indigenous people live?
It disrupted food sources, homes, traditions, resources, and community connections.
Why didn't the Cherokee court victory automatically stop forced removal?
The ruling was not effectively enforced to protect Cherokee rights, and federal removal policies continued.
Why is it important to learn Indigenous history from Indigenous perspectives?
It helps us understand Indigenous experiences, viewpoints, and histories rather than hearing only settlers' accounts.