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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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What disease did the Trail of Tears have?
there were diseases like bad diseases on the trail of tears
How many days was the Trail of Tears?
In May 1838, federal troops and state militia units supervised by General Winfield Scott rounded up the Cherokees who refused to accept the New Echota agreement and held them in concentration camps until they were sent west in groups of approximately 1,000 each. Three groups left that summer, traveling 800 miles from Chattanooga by rail, boat, and wagon, primarily on the water route. In November, with river levels too low for navigation and with inadequate clothing and supplies, twelve more groups traveled overland, under close military supervision and primarily on foot, in spite of roads rendered impassable by autumn rains and the subsequent onset of winter. By March 1839, all survivors had arrived in their new home. Of the 15,000 Cherokees who began the journey, about 4,000-a fifth of the total Cherokee population-perished along the route.
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In 1987, about 2,200 miles (3,500 km) of trails were authorized by Federal law to mark the removal of seventeen detachments of the Cherokee people. Called the "Trail of Tears National Historic Trail," it traverses portions of nine states and includes land and water routes.
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Where did the trail of tears begun and end?
the Cherokee clans were rounded up and put in concentration camps before the journey. most of native Americans were in the apps.-north ga, north and south carolinas, virgina, and parts of tennesee. Along the east side of the United States.
What was the Trail of Tears and why did it happen?
there is no way to tell for sure if there is one event that really started the removal of the Indians. Greed, Western Expansion, and feeling superior to the "savages" caused this and most of the persecution of the Native American people. The Cherokee people tried very hard to become what the dominant culture wanted. They owned land, farmed, and even owned slaves. They had a written language and published a newspaper in that language. They were still driven out. Many of their persecutors moved into the farms and homes they left behind.
The white man's greed is what caused the Trail of Tears to occur. They wanted more land and forced the Indians to move out of the land they wanted.
The Indian Problem, specifically the forced-draft resettlement ( accompanied by US Army troops) of the Cherokee tribe, eventually to wide tracts in among other places, oOklahoma. what was lightly called the Cherokee strip by the White man- and the epic land rush with cowhands and chuck-wagons ( a stamp and cover was done on this theme) was called by the uprooted Native Americans, the Trail or Tears. of course, this phrase can be applied to any tragic situation- such as the child-abuse epidemic among churchmen.
What is the symbol of pain and suffering on the Trail of Tears?
the cherekee rose is the symbol for pain and suffering on the trail of tears the cherekee rose is the symbol for pain and suffering on the trail of tears
What was the forced journey of thousands of Cherokee west known as?
This is called the Trail of Tears. Actually, there were several of these forced marches and not just one.
Who are the people involved in the trail of tears?
The people that took part of the Trail of Tears can be found on the different tribal rolls and census's taken in Oklahoma immediately following their forced relocation - at least from the "indian" perspective. The same can be said for the American's involved, some of the noted men are: George Gaines, Lewis Cass, Andrew Jackson, Richard Call, Winfield Scott, John Marshall, Martin Van Buren; to name a few.
Where were Indian tribes relocated to after the trail of tears?
They moved to Indian Territory in eastern selections of present day Oklahoma.
How many Native Americans die on the Trail of Tears?
During the march, the Cherokee suffered from disease, hunger, and harsh weather. Almost one fourth of the 18,000 died on the march.
Why did the American Indians relocation become known as the Trail of Tears?
the trail of tears was actually a 800 mile march that was forced upon the native americans.... they were forced to go to a native land wich is now known as oklahoma.
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What are some descriptive words Samuel Cloud use to describe his people during their relocation?
congested, arid, humid or wet
What is the Trail of Tears and when did it begin?
The first removal actions began on November 1, 1831 the last tribe moved was January of 1839; however the army did not end their 'war' against the Seminole until December of 1842. Moving the Seminole was a part of the "Indian Removal Act" (called the Trail of Tears).
Where did the trail of tears relocate the Cherokees to?
The government created and enforced many "trails of tears". The one that history records made most famous was that of the Cherokee. Forced to walk thousands of miles from Georgia to Oklahoma, four thousand Indians are thought to have died. This removal was against the findings of the Supreme Court of the United States who said the Cherokee would have to agree with the removal. They never did.
How did some Indians die on the Trail of Tears?
American's; White men and the US Government, generally speaking. There are a few noted instances where individuals, or families, murdered the Indians.
Berry (either a first or last name) and a group of locals in Golconda Illinois (Berry's Ferry) shot and killed Indians in cold blood, then sued the US Government to bury them at $35.00 each. History notes that Berry normally charged $0.12 a person to use his ferry, but charged the Indians $1.00 each and he began shooting the Indians because he was bored (and most likely they could not afford to cross).
What tribe walked the Trail of Tears and how many died?
The Cherokee Indians walked the Trail of Tears and about 4,000 of them died
Where did Cherokee live before the Trail of Tears?
1899: Born in Washington, D.C.
· 1930: Composed "Mood Indigo"
· 1932: Composed "It Don't Mean a Thing"
· 1941: Recorded "Take the A Train"
· 1969: Won Presidential "Medal of Freedom"
What were some of the Indian tribes that are in the Trail of Tears?
The Native American tribes forced to move along the Trail of Tears were the Cherokee, the Chickasaw, the Seminole, Creek, and the Choctaw were the main tribes.
In my opinion no,they were kinda stealing the land from the native Americans "not Indians",but on the other hand that is a bad question because it is a moral question,so the answer really depends on your view/standpoint/opinion.
What did the Trail of Tears refer to?
The trail of tears was the journey of 20,000 Cherokee Indians west of the Mississippi. They were forced out of their home land in present day Georgia by the Indian Removal Act of 1830. The Supreme Court had ruled it illegal and allowed the Cherokees to preserve the land of their ancestors. However, President Andew Jackson ignored the Supreme Courts decision and encouraged Georgia in eliminating the large Indian population. After an 850 mile trek that took about five months, only a mere two thousand survived the treacherous journey. They traveled in harsh December weather, barefoot. The Cherokee did re-populate eventually. Since the climate and land was similar to Georgia they were comfortable in their new home. But, soon after the Civil War the Cherokees were forced to move again. They were not as lucky the second time around.
Which states did the Trail of Tears cross?
The trail of tears crossed Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma
How did the Trail of Tears help the Native Americans?
By "us" I take it you mean America and Americans. The Trail of Tears set the tone for Indian Policy that continues to this day. Indians are murdered, raped, starved to death, killed by exposure, Raped, have their children taken from them, have their property stolen, have their lands taken, and are refused any recourse of action. They also are not allowed to own property without permission, they cannot drive in the USA, they cannot access banks, utilities, or any other thing that requires Social Security numbers. And any action of their governments are ignored unless that government gets permission from the USA to take that action. Those members of government that act without that permission are called "Domestic Terrorists" and thrown in jail for life, or murdered. IE: It is how the property rights to all of the United States, was won.
Where was the Trail of Tears located?
The "Cherokee" were only one of 5 tribes involved in the Trail of Tears. Most note them as they were the last moved and had the highest death rate of all the tribes moved. The related question (noted below) gives better detail of what, where, and when as there is no 'place' per se.
