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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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Who was removed during the Trail of Tears?
The Cherokee Indians
Actually, not only Cherokee, but Seminole, Choctaw, and lots more!
What was the Trail of Tears and how is Andrew Jackson related to it?
An Indian removal act was passed by president Andrew Jackson, which forced all of the native Americans out of the U.S. (Though the treaty passed that resulted in the removal act was not actually approved by all Cherokee leaders) The Cherokee tribe was forced to leave their homes with nothing but what they were wearing and was herded like cattle into wagons and sent on their way to a designated area west of the Mississippi river. The militia army led them at gun point and abused them terribly, disregarding their commanders order to help the Indians and give special care to sick, old, weak, etc. Over 4,000 Indians died because of weather, sickness, and abuse.
Differences between Trail of Tears and Japanese internment?
The Trail of Tears was when Cherokee Indians were taken from there homes by the government, and the Japanese Internment camps were there because the government didn't trust Japanese people.
In 1830 President Andrew Jackson signed into law "The Indian Removal Act" which allowed or authorized the removal of the "Five Civilized Tribes" (Cherokee, Choctaw, Muscogee (Creek), Chickasaw and Seminole) to "Indian Territory" (modern day Oklahoma).
In 1831 combined army, militia, and volunteer forces began to move these tribes along one of several routes to two forts located in Indian Territory: Fort Gibson and Fort Townson. The last tribe moved were the Cherokee in 1838. It should be noted that some tribes accepted bribes of money and or lands, while others did not and were forced under the threat of death - some of these rebelled resulting in armed conflict. During the move there were several way stations along the route, but not all had proper provisioning. For various reasons (from bad planning or indifference to intentional lack of concern, to malfeasant action), many Indians were not allowed or given access to proper food, medical supplies, warm clothing, nor allowed to rest for any significant period of time, which resulted in the deaths of many tribal members. These deaths were exacerbated by the untended dead left along the trail.
The native Americans began to call this trail or series of trails, the "Trail where they Wept / Cried" and it has been changed a little to "The Trail of Tears" by modern translation. The Arkansas Gazette quoted Thomas Harkins (a Choctaw) as saying "[it was] a trail of tears and death"
There were approximately 11 of these trails, taken by different tribes based upon location. They ranged in distance from 200 to 900 miles and went through 14 states (These distances do not include oversea travel):
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Kentucky
- Tennessee
- Georgia
- Alabama
- Louisiana
- Florida
- Texas
- Oklahoma
- Arkansas
- Missouri
- Mississippi
- Illinois
NUMBER OF DEATHS
The number of dead are only estimates, as there was no accurate count taken:
- Choctaw: 2,500 to 6,000
- Muscogee (Creek): No estimate
- Chickasaw: No Estimate - paid $530,000 dollars
- Cherokee: 4,000 to 15,000
The Seminole resisted movement and started a 'minor' war with the US. The first detachment of 110 US soldiers sent to move the Seminole were attacked and 107 were killed. The government marshaled 500 soldiers against the Seminole and the war lasted for 10 years, costing the US Government 20 million dollars. The US eventually gave up hunting through the swamps of Florida for stragglers. There are no other estimates of dead, on either side.
INCLUSION OF SLAVES (Negro slaves):
African American Slaves either as freedmen, as members of the tribes by marriage, or as slaves of the Indians, were forced to move with the Indians at this same time. The inclusion of these families led to the current conflicts of "[the] Freedmen" of the Cherokee nation.
*Please note that this is not intended to be an all-inclusive answer, it is a basic answer to the questions on the subject and could be expanded into a very large book.
What was one of the major causes of death along the Trail of Tears for the Cherokee people?
Harsh Weather.
In year 2009 is there still the Trail of Tears?
The "Trail of Tears" is a national monument, and still exists through park systems.
What is the value of a Remington model 1100 lt-20 serial number m802731k?
"blue book" value lists the 1100 lt20: new in box=525, excellent=450.
What was the purpose eof trail of tears?
The purpose was total ethnic cleansing of the Cherokee tribe from east of the Mississippi River. Unfortunately, it succeeded.
Andrew Jackson was President of the United States during the last few years of The Trail of Tears in which Native American Indians were rounded up and forced to march for over 800 miles. Most of them marched from Oklahoma to Florida. The Indian Removal Act actually went into effect in 1830. It took 8 years for all dissident Native American Indians to be moved to parts of Florida.
What was the conflict with the Trail of Tears?
There was no "conflict" other than the United States army walked 4,000 Native Americans from GA to OK to move them onto the reservation from their native lands. It was dead winter and many young, old and infirm people died on the route. This is why it is called the Trail of Tears.
What is meant by the trem trail of tears?
It is said that those who witnessed the Native American prisoners forcibly relocated at gunpoint were saddened by what they saw. They did nothing to intervene; but, according to legend - they cried.
Since thousands died and neglect of prisoner injury and illness was present in this dishonorable action of the US Army, it most certainly meets the definition of a DEATH MARCH. We could call it the "Oklahoma Death March". But that is not accurate because Oklahoma didn't exist at that time. We could call it the "US Army Death March" but people might confuse it with the more well known Bataan Death March (isn't it funny how it's different when those dirty, rotten foreigners do it to us). How about "North Carolina White Trash and Rednecks After Gold Death March? No, too wordy - it'll never catch on. Same with "Five Civilized Tribes Death March". It has to be short and simple for the idiots to remember it, maybe something that rhymes. "Andrew Jackson's Death March" is pretty accurate, but that doesn't rhyme. I'm out of ideas, maybe somebody else will weigh in.
Which American Indian group was led on the Trail of Tears?
This becomes a relative question. Both US Presidents; Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren lead the Trail of Tears through the commanders they placed in charge of the events.
Which Supreme Court decision is most closely associated with the Trail of Tears?
Worcester V. Georgia (1832)
Where did the Cherokee Indians relocate after the Trail of Tears?
"Indian Territory" later called "Oklahoma" (a Choctaw word that means "Land of the Red Man")
What was the religious in Trail of Tears?
Your question doesn't make much sense, I don't see how you're going to get an answer.
How does George Washington relate to the Trail of Tears?
Washington favored acculturation, which is basically "civilizing" the Native Americans by imposing European language, attire, and customs. By the time of the Indian Removal Act of 1830 which initiated the Trail of Tears, acculturation was well underway among the Cherokee and Choctaw.
