Trail of Tears (jul 1, 1831 – jul 1, 1850)
Description:
The name given by the Cherokee Indians to the forced march from their lands in the southeastern United States to the Indian Territory. The Eastern Woodland Indians were forced to relocate west of the Mississippi River. The name of the trail refers to the severe suffering of those people.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 1, 1831
jul 1, 1850
~ 19 years