Native Americans in the United States

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What was the Trail of Tears?

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The forced removal of Native American tribes from their lands

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Which Native American tribe was most affected by the Trail of Tears?

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Cherokee

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In which year did the Trail of Tears primarily take place?

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1838

Front

Which U.S. President signed the Indian Removal Act that led to the Trail of Tears?

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Andrew Jackson

Front

The Indian Removal Act stated that Native Americans had to leave their homes and move west of the Mississippi River to Indian Territory.

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True

Front

Approximately how many Cherokee people were forced to relocate during the Trail of Tears?

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15,000

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What was the main reason for the forced relocation of Native American tribes during the Trail of Tears?

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To make room for European settlers

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What was the destination for the Native American people during the Trail of Tears?

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Oklahoma

Front

What do you think was one of the major hardship Native Americans faced during the Trail of Tears?

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Lack of food and water

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How did the Trail of Tears impact the Native American population?

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It significantly decreased their population.