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Describe the struggles faced by the Cherokee on the Trail of Tears. Why were these journeys so dangerous?

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  • The Cherokee people called this journey the "Trail of Tears," because of its devastating effects. The migrants faced hunger, disease, and exhaustion on the forced march. Over 4,000 out of 15,000 of the Cherokees died.
  • Because of hunger, disease, and exhaustion on the forced march. On top of that, over 4,000 out of 15,000 of the Cherokees died.
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