The Trail of Tears Causes and Effects
9th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min
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Learning Objective
I can analyze the causes and effects of the Trail of Tears.
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The Five Civilized Tribes, including the Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, Seminole, and Cherokee, attempted to assimilate into American culture to prevent westward displacement.
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The Indian Removal Act of 1830 required Native Americans to relocate west of the Mississippi River.
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The forced relocation of the Cherokee, known as the Trail of Tears, resulted in approximately 4,000 deaths due to starvation, disease, and exposure.
