Trail of Tears

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What was the event called when thousands of Cherokee Indians were forced to move west in 1838?

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Trail of Tears

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What did Andrew Jackson fear about the American Indians living on their land?

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They would hinder the growth by living on land settlers wanted.

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What was the name of the journey that the Cherokee Indians took to the Indian Territory in 1838?

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Trail of Tears

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Who was the Cherokee chief that fought against the Indian Removal Act?

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John Ross

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What legislation did President Andrew Jackson enforce that led to the Trail of Tears?

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Indian Removal Act

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What was the main reason for the Indian Removal Act?

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To allow American settlers to expand westward.

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What year did the Trail of Tears occur?

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1838

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How many Cherokee Indians died during the Trail of Tears?

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Approximately 4,000.

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What was the distance the Cherokee had to travel to reach the Indian Territory?

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About 1,000 miles.

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What was the Indian Territory?

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Land designated for Native Americans, primarily in present-day Oklahoma.