What is the historical significance of the Trail of Tears?

Answer 1

In 1838, the gov't ordered the forceed removal of Cherokee from their homes to be relocated in what is now today Oklahoma. About 2,000 Cherokee died in camps waiting to be moved while another 2,000more died of starvation, disease, and exposure on the journey. Few apposed the hars treatment. The Trail of Tears showed how cold and heartless the gov't could be to get what it wants and how much the citizens would let things like this slide.

or Forced migration.

Answer 2

In 1838-39 the Cherokee nations was forced to move from the southeast to reservations in Oklahoma (then known as Indian Territory). They overwintered at makeshift camps 4 miles south of the Forest's southern boundary. Bitter cold and starvation claimed hundreds of lives. The cruel trek came to be known as the "Trail of Tears."

Answer 3

To show just how powerful the U.S. government was (is), and what lengths they (we) will go through to get what they want. Other than that, remember the saying about those who do not learn the past are condemned to repeat it.

Answer 4

the trail of tears was a trail that over 17,000 Cherokee Indians were forced to take headed west. It was the largest Indian removal known in America

Answer 5

It was the longest forced migration of any Indian nation.

Answer 6

forced Immigration