The Trail of Tears remains a dark chapter in American history from "summary" of Native American Icons by Charles River Editors
The Trail of Tears was a tragic event in American history that resulted in the forced relocation of thousands of Native Americans from their ancestral lands. This event took place in the 1830s when the United States government passed the Indian Removal Act, which authorized the removal of Native American tribes from the southeastern United States to Indian Territory in present-day Oklahoma. The Cherokee, Creek, Seminole, Chickasaw, and Choctaw tribes were among those who were forcibly removed from their homes and made to march hundreds of miles to their new land. The journey was long and arduous, with many facing starvation, disease, and harsh weather conditions along the way. Thousands of Native Americans died during the journey, with estimates ranging from 2,000 to 6,000 deaths. The Trail of Tears represents a dark chapter in American history, highlighting the mistreatment an...
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