1 janv. 1838 - Trail of Tears
Description:
7 000 US army troops arrive in spring and force 18 000 Cherokee into concentration camps. In winter, they start a three month forced march to Indian territory. 4 000 - 5 000 Cherokee died of cold, hunger or disease. Boudinot and other treaty signatories were later murdered by Cherokee.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
1 janv. 1838
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 186 ans
