Question

The Cherokee were forced to leave their home in Georgia (and other eastern states), and walk a journey of 700-800 miles to their new home in Oklahoma. More than 4,000 Cherokee men, women, and children died from the harsh weather, disease, and lack of food. This event is known as the __________.

Answer 1

this event is known as the Trail Of Tears.

Answer 2

The event is known as the Trail of Tears.

Explanation:

• When Hernando De Soto traveled to America, he created the Trail of Tears. Following his arrival in America, an influx of Europeans began to occupy Indian land.
• The Indians got disoriented and furious. Some tribes did not feel this way until much later, as they assisted the newcomers in winning conflicts during the colonial period. When the Indians' side lost a battle, they were frequently forced to give up a major section of their land.
• 16,000 Native Americans were marched over 1,200 miles of tough terrain in 1838. Disease, starvation, and warfare claimed the lives of over 4,000 of these Indians. Cherokee was the name of the Indian tribe. This is known as the Trail of Tears.
• The desire for Indian Territory began early on. It is one of the most cruelest and racist incidents in American history.