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What is the Trail of Tears?
The removal of an estimated 60,000 Native Americans from their regions of settlement in the Southeastern parts of the present-day United States to new territories across the Mississippi River in the 1830s, This was the result of the Indian removal Act of 1830.
Which US law led to the removal of the Native American Tribes?
The Indian Removal Act of 1830
From which regions were the Native American tribes removed?
Georgia,Alabama,Mississippi,Tennessee,North Carolina and Florida
Which tribes were known as the “Five Civilized Tribes”?
Cherokee,Chickasaw,Choctaw,Creek and Seminole
What long-term effects did the Trail of Tears have on Native American communities?
They decrease of native population and the loss of their land
What was the purpose of the Indian Removal Act of 1830?
Authorize the U.S. government to relocate Native American tribes already living east of the Mississippi River to lands in the west river
Which President approved the removal of Native American tribes?
Andrew Jackson
What present-day state was known as “Indian Territory”?
Oklahoma
How did the Seminole Tribe resist removal?
They used warfare tatics and refused to work with the U.S
What were the main causes of death on the Trail of Tears?
Diseases, malnutrition and harsh weather conditions.
How did the Cherokee rebuild their government and society in Indian Territory?
the Cherokee adopted to a new constitution, They modeled on the U.S. Constitution to unify the Eastern and Western Cherokee.
How did President Andrew Jackson respond to the Supreme Court ruling in favor of the Cherokee?
President Andrew Jackson refused to enforce the Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of the Cherokee Nation.
What natural obstacles did Native Americans face during the journey?
Weather conditions, lack of resources and diseases.
How were Native American families affected by the forced relocations?
Many were torn apart due to illnesess or death
How were languages, traditions, and spiritual practices affected by removal?
Natives were forced to live in American culture and to not practice their own.
What role did disease and exposure play in the death toll?
unsanitary conditions,Limited access to clean water, food, and medical care meant even treatable illnesses became deadly this played a devastating role in the death toll.
What role did the U.S. military play in the removal process?
They led indians onto the trail of tears int order to prevent escape.
What modern-day states did the Trail of Tears pass through?
Georgia,Tennessee,Alabama,North Carolina,Kentucky,Illinois,Miss Missouri,Arkansas and Oklahoma
What happened to the homes and land of Native Americans who were removed?
They were destroyed and were seized by the U.S. government and redistributed to white settlers.
Why is it important to continue learning about and acknowledging the Trail of Tears?
Because we have to honor those who passed in this tragedy and learn about that history of our country to see how America is the way it is today.
How did Native Americans maintain cultural practices after relocation?
many Native Americans continued to practice traditional religions, dances, and ceremonies, either openly or in private.
What was the significance of the Supreme Court case Worcester v. Georgia (1832)?
established that Native American tribes are sovereign nations with the right to self-governance and that state laws had no authority on tribal lands.
To which area were the tribes relocated?
Oklamhoma
How many Cherokee are estimated to have died on the Trail of Tears?
approximately 4,000 Cherokee died during the Trail of Tears.
How does the Cherokee Nation honor its ancestors and history today?
The Cherokee have museums, and educate others about their history.