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Trail of Tears

After the Indian Removal Act of 1830, many native American tribes were forced into relocation to Indian Territories. The travel from their homeland was harsh, and thousands died. The journeys made by these tribes became known as The Trail of Tears. In 1987, the route taken by 15,000 Cherokees was made a National Historic Trail. It spans across nine states.

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Which Indian tribe suffered greatly on the Trail of Tears?

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The Seminole tribe were the furthest from Oklahoma, and were the most distant tribe. A great portion of their journey was done by ship however, and the Cherokee were the furthest eastern tribe forced to walk the entire distance.

Why is the Trail of Tears an important time in American history?

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The Trail of Tears was a time of uncommon cruelty and misery. Thousands of men, women and children were driven from their homes simply because someone else wanted their land. They were powerless to defend themselves, and many died during the journey.

The President of the United States (Andrew Jackson) violated a court order from the United States Supremem Court and used federal law enforcement officials to remove the Cherokee. He had been ordered to protect them from the state militias. Arguably, no American president has ever shown such contempt for the rule of law.

How were the Cherokee Indians treated on the Trail of Tears?

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The Cherokee Indians were treated very BADLY! Many of them died along the way.

How many Native Americans were relocated on the Trail of Tears?

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The Cheeroke trail was 1500 miles trough the rain snow ect. barefoot. The trail of tears veried depending on ther tribe, while the cheeroke is just the most famous.

What are some of the customs of the Tunica-Biloxi Indian Tribe?

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They made necklaces and stuff with beads, woven baskets, made dolls out of small pieces of cloth , moccasins and leather goods from deer hide

What are some names of Indians in the tribes of the Trail of Tears?

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The Cherokee Indians, as most Native American tribes, do not name their babies when they are born. They give them names as the grow. Some Cherokee Indian baby girl names are Adahy, Aiyanna, Enola, Delsin, Magena, Nita, Nova, and Waki.

Who were the white people involved with the Trail of Tears?

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The whites involved in the Trail of tears would have been the soldiers who accompanied and initiated the migration, and the settlers and government officials who ignored the Supreme Court and required the migration.

What city would likely be the most difficult to travel to?

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To answer a question we need a what, who, when, where, why or how. Your question needs a when.

What act of congress lead to the trail of tears?

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Indian Removal Act

What road conditions did the Trail of Tears face?

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They faced avalanches and icy roads.

What does burnett blame for the deaths of so many Cherokee on the trail?

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Because of the forced march, many Cherokee starved to death on the Trail of Tears.

What is the value of Remington model 514?

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remington model 512 value, as with all items, depends on condition. how good in the finish, wood, bore. Any rust/pitts. between $75 - $100 if good

Were Native Americans able to entertain themselves on the Trail of Tears?

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Yes, Native Americans enjoyed dodging bullets (the militia charged locals .25 cents a shot to shoot at them - historically documented), they also enjoyed sneaking away from the corrals to try and find food; it was like Hide-n-Seek (only you got beat, raped, or murdered if caught), they also enjoyed a game much like 'fireman's carry' of the wounded, and sick; they also had a game much like a 'three legged race' when trying to help the elderly walk. Just to name a few of the entertaining delights they experienced on the Trail of Tears.

Did the Trail of Tears go East or West?

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The ''Trail of Tears'' goes from southeastern United States westward to Oklahoma.

Starting in 1831, the Cherokee, Muscogee (Creek), Seminole, and Choctaw Nations were forcibly resettled.

It was a long terrible journey. In 1838, 15,000 Cherokee Indians were forced to move to what is now present day Oklahoma. During this event 4,000 Cherokees died.

How old was John Ross in the Trail of Tears?

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John H. Ross, decorated World War II pilot, was 95 when he died on August 9, 2013. (born June 8, 1918).

How did soldiers during the trial of tears mistreat the Cherokee?

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This was a forced marches of several tribes starting in 1831. The Choctaw became the first to be removed and their removal was a model for future relocations. After 2 wars the Seminoles were removed in 1832 and the Creek in 1834, Chickasaw in 1837, and finally the Cherokee in 1838. Along with the tribes were spouses, African Americans, and slaves. By 1837 46,000 Native Americans had been removed from their lands. This open 25 million acres for white settlers. The largest death toll comes from the forced relocation of the Cherokee. In 1838 the remaining Cherokee were rounded into camps and of over 700 people. Disease spread quickly throughout the closely quartered groups. The marchers were subject to violence along the route and they were forced to march in the hottest and coldest months. This killed many from exposure, disease, and starvation, harassment by local frontiersman, and lack of rations. Up to one-third of the Choctaw and others died on the march.

What date did the trail of tears end?

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How is the holocaust and the trail of tears alike?

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They were not that different at all, in overall outcome and events.

The "Holocaust" (extermination of Jews and Pol's (persons from Poland)) killed more people and that is about all of the differences.

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The trail of tears was one part in the government's actions against the aboriginal population, where as the Holocaust is the collective name for all the actions.

Why does The Trail of Tears refers to the Cherokee tribe?

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The cherokees were forced to go on it.

Who were the key people in the Trail of Tears?

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There is no record of the actual names of the persons who traveled the Trail of Tears; in fact they can only estimate the number that died, much less of the actual people that died. As a general statement, the people that died were Native American Indians of the Cherokee, Creek (Muscogee), Chickasaw, Choctaw and Seminole tribes.