Detailed information on the Trail of Tears which refers to the forced relocation of the Cherokee Native American tribe to the Western United States in 1838-39. This tragic event resulted in the deaths of an estimated 4,000 Cherokee Indians and is considered to be one of the most regrettable episodes in American history.

Concepts

andrew jackson, native americans

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Additional Tags

cherokee nation, cherokees, indian removal act of 1830, trail of tears, trail of tears (1838-1839)

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)