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Who was William McIntosh?

Subject Area: Social Studies | Grade Level: 8
Lesson Length: 30 minutes
Keywords/Tags: William Mcintosh, Creek Indians, Indian Removal
Lesson Description: William McIntosh was a Creek Chief, largely seen as a reason for the removal of the Creek Indians from Georgia. In this lesson, students will learn about the role he played in the removal of the Creek from Georgia, and analyze his impact on Westward Expansion in the state.

Other SS8H4D. Describe the role of William McIntosh in the removal of the Muscogee (Creek) from Georgia.

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Video : The Rise and Fall of Chief William McIntosh

Instructions: Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting to go through other lesson pages. Understanding the content of the video is very important since the lesson activities will be all about this video content.

Description: Georgia Stories informs you about who William McIntosh was, and the role he played in the removal of the Creek Indians from Georgia.

Quiz : Who was William McIntosh? Quiz

Instructions: Please complete this quiz by choosing the correct answer for each question. You can take this quiz as many times needed.

Question #1

William Mcintosh had a Scottish father and a Creek mother.

A) True

B) False

Question #2

McIntosh was both a Private in the US Army, and a Chief of Creek Nation.

A) True

B) False

Question #3

Why did the govement want the Creek Land?

A) To build factories, and other industries in the state of GA.

B) To protect it from European settlers.

C) To sell it to farmer to grow cotton.

D) To allow Georgians' to open small businesses.

Question #4

All of Creek Nation gave up their land peacefully.

A) True

B) False

Question #5

What did McIntosh feel Creek Nation should do with their land?

A) Defend it no matter the cost.

B) Reach a settlement to sell land to the government.

C) Relocate to Florida.

D) Give their land to the government for nothing.

Question #6

What year were the last remaining Creek lands sold?

A) 1825

B) 1827

C) 1820

D) 1822

Question #7

Which treaty gave up all remaining Creek Land?

A) The Treaty of New Echota.

B) The Treaty of 1825.

C) The Treaty of the Indian Springs Hotel.

D) The Treaty of Indian Springs.

Question #8

What did McIntosh and other Chiefs' receieve for selling the land?

A) $2,000

B) $20,000

C) $200,000

D) $2,000,000

Question #9

How did the natives feel about McIntosh decision to sell the land?

A) They were thrilled they could receive some money for selling.

B) They were angry he broke Creek law.

C) They did not really care.

D) They were excited to acquire new land

Question #10

What happened to McIntosh due to his actions?

A) He was executed.

B) He was named the Governor of Georgia.

C) He moved to Great Britain in exile

D) He was left alone by his tribe, and lived the remainder of his life in GA.

Description: The following quiz contains 10 multiple choice, and true/false questions for you to complete. You may complete them while watching the video, and you may watch the video as many times as you need.

Resources : William McIntosh

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William McIntosh
A reading over William McIntosh for students' who would like to do their own research.

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Another reading over William McIntosh.

Description: A few extra resources for students who may want to go deeper into the life of William McIntosh.

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Video : The Rise and Fall of Chief William McIntosh

Quiz : Who was William McIntosh? Quiz

Resources : William McIntosh