Trail Tears
Definition
The Trail of Tears refers to the forced relocation of Native American nations from southeastern parts of the United States following the Indian Removal Act of 1830. Thousands died from exposure, disease, and starvation during their journey westward.
Related terms
Indian Removal Act: This was a law passed in 1830 that authorized President Andrew Jackson to negotiate with southern Native American tribes for their removal to federal territory west of Mississippi River.
Cherokee Nation: One among several native tribes who were forcibly relocated during this period. They suffered greatly during their journey along what came to be known as "Trail Tears".
Andrew Jackson: As mentioned earlier, he was seventh president whose policies led directly to events like Trail Tears.
"Trail Tears" appears in:
Study guides (1)
AP US History - 4.1 Context of Early American Democracy
Additional resources (1)
AP US History - Unit 4 Overview: Contextualization
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