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What was the trail of tears​

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Answer: The time when about 60,000 Native Americans were forced from their homes to move to the west of the Mississippi River into "Indian territory". 4,000 died on the way there.

(1838-1839)

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Answer: The forced relocations of Native Americans.

Explanation: Approximately 60000 Native Americans were transported were moved from their homelands. They were forced to give up the land of east Mississippi river to modern-day Oklahoma per Andrew Jackson's demand. This event took place between 1838 and 1839. This event was called the "Trail of Tears" because of its devastating outcomes.

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