The Trail of Tears

2009-01-01

This book is an insightful and honest exploration of this dark chapter in Native American history.

Author: John P. Bowes

Publisher: Infobase Publishing

ISBN: 9781438103921

Category: History

Page: 128

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In 1830, Congress passed the Indian Removal Act, which authorized President Andrew Jackson to move eastern Indian tribes west of the Mississippi River to Indian Territory. Often solely associated with the Cherokee, the Trail of Tears more accurately describes the forced removal of the Five Civilized Tribes, which in addition to the Cherokee includes the Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole. This book is an insightful and honest exploration of this dark chapter in Native American history.
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The Cherokee Nation and the Trail of Tears

2007-07-05

The Cherokee Nation and the Trail of Tears recounts this moment in American history and considers its impact on the Cherokee, on U.S.-Indian relations, and on contemporary society.

Author: Theda Perdue

Publisher: Penguin

ISBN: 1101202343

Category: History

Page: 208

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Today, a fraction of the Cherokee people remains in their traditional homeland in the southern Appalachians. Most Cherokees were forcibly relocated to eastern Oklahoma in the early nineteenth century. In 1830 the U.S. government shifted its policy from one of trying to assimilate American Indians to one of relocating them and proceeded to drive seventeen thousand Cherokee people west of the Mississippi. The Cherokee Nation and the Trail of Tears recounts this moment in American history and considers its impact on the Cherokee, on U.S.-Indian relations, and on contemporary society. Guggenheim Fellowship-winning historian Theda Perdue and coauthor Michael D. Green explain the various and sometimes competing interests that resulted in the Cherokee?s expulsion, follow the exiles along the Trail of Tears, and chronicle their difficult years in the West after removal.
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The Trail of Tears Across Missouri

1996

Tells the tragic story of the removal of the Cherokees from their established homes in the southeastern United States to the Indian Territory that is now Oklahoma.

Author: Joan Gilbert

Publisher: University of Missouri Press

ISBN: 0826210635

Category: History

Page: 122

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Tells the tragic story of the removal of the Cherokees from their established homes in the southeastern United States to the Indian Territory that is now Oklahoma.
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After the Trail of Tears

2014-07-01

In this master work, completed just before his death, William McLoughlin not only explains how the Cherokees rebuilt their lives and society, but also recounts their fight to govern themselves as a separate nation within the borders of the ...

Author: William G. McLoughlin

Publisher: UNC Press Books

ISBN: 9781469617343

Category: History

Page: 456

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This powerful narrative traces the social, cultural, and political history of the Cherokee Nation during the forty-year period after its members were forcibly removed from the southern Appalachians and resettled in what is now Oklahoma. In this master work, completed just before his death, William McLoughlin not only explains how the Cherokees rebuilt their lives and society, but also recounts their fight to govern themselves as a separate nation within the borders of the United States. Long regarded by whites as one of the 'civilized' tribes, the Cherokees had their own constitution (modeled after that of the United States), elected officials, and legal system. Once re-settled, they attempted to reestablish these institutions and continued their long struggle for self-government under their own laws--an idea that met with bitter opposition from frontier politicians, settlers, ranchers, and business leaders. After an extremely divisive fight within their own nation during the Civil War, Cherokees faced internal political conflicts as well as the destructive impact of an influx of new settlers and the expansion of the railroad. McLoughlin brings the story up to 1880, when the nation's fight for the right to govern itself ended in defeat at the hands of Congress.
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The Trail of Tears

2017-01-07

"I fought through the War Between the States and have seen many men shot, but the Cherokee Removal was the cruelest work I ever knew.

Author: Charles River Charles River Editors

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

ISBN: 1542408172

Category:

Page: 90

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*Includes pictures *Includes eyewitness accounts of the Trail of Tears *Includes a Bibliography for further reading. "I fought through the War Between the States and have seen many men shot, but the Cherokee Removal was the cruelest work I ever knew." - Georgia soldier on the Trail of Tears The "Five Civilized Tribes" are among the best known Native American groups in American history, and they were even celebrated by contemporary Americans for their abilities to adapt to white culture. But tragically, they are also well known tribes due to the trials and tribulations they suffered by being forcibly moved west along the "Trail of Tears." Though the Trail of Tears applied to several different tribes, it is most commonly associated today with the Cherokee. The Cherokee began the process of assimilation into European America very early, even before the establishment of the Unites States, but it is unclear what benefits that brought the tribe. Throughout the colonial period and after the American Revolution, the Cherokee struggled to satisfy the whims and desires of American government officials and settlers, often suffering injustices after complying with their desires. Nevertheless, the Cherokee continued to endure, and after being pushed west, they rose from humble origins as refugees new to the southeastern United States to build themselves back up into a powerhouse both economically and militarily. The Cherokee ultimately became the first people of non-European descent to become U.S. citizens en masse, and today the Cherokee Nation is the largest federally recognized tribe in the United States, boasting over 300,000 members. The Creek became known as one of the Five Civilized Tribes for quickly assimilating aspects of European culture, but in response to early European contact, the Muscogee established one of the strongest confederacies in the region. Despite becoming a dominant regional force, however, infighting brought about civil war in the early 19th century, and they were quickly wrapped up in the War of 1812 as well. By the end of that fighting, the Creek were compelled to cede millions of acres of land to the expanding United States, ushering in a new era that found the Creek occupying only a small strip of Alabama by the 1830s. With the Spanish Empire foundering during the mid-19th century, the young United States sought to take possession of Florida. President Andrew Jackson's notorious policy of Indian Removal led to the Seminole Wars in the 1830s, and that was already after General Andrew Jackson had led American soldiers against the Seminole in the First Seminole War a generation earlier. The Seminole Wars ultimately pushed much of the tribe into Oklahoma, and the nature of some of the fighting remains one of the best known aspects of Seminole history among Americans. The Trail of Tears comprehensively covers the history and legacy of the events that brought about the removal of the Southeastern tribes. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about the Trail of Tears like you never have before, in no time at all.
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The Trail of Tears and Indian Removal

2007

Engaging thematic chapters explore the events surrounding the Trail of Tears, which ushered in an era of Indian removal and forever changed the face of Native America.

Author: Amy H. Sturgis

Publisher: Greenwood Publishing Group

ISBN: 031333658X

Category: History

Page: 164

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Engaging thematic chapters explore the events surrounding the Trail of Tears, which ushered in an era of Indian removal and forever changed the face of Native America.
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The Trail of Tears

2017-07-15

The Trail of Tears is the name used to describe the forced migration of the Cherokee people in the 1830s from their homelands in the southeastern United States to land in what’s now Oklahoma.

Author: Kristen Rajczak Nelson

Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC

ISBN: 9781534561366

Category: Juvenile Nonfiction

Page: 104

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The Trail of Tears is the name used to describe the forced migration of the Cherokee people in the 1830s from their homelands in the southeastern United States to land in what’s now Oklahoma. This devastating journey took the lives of thousands of Native Americans, and it’s one of the most shameful chapters in American history. Detailed main text—supported by enlightening sidebars and primary sources—gives readers a clear picture of the reasons the Cherokee people were forced from their homes and what happened to them on the difficult journey west.
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Trail of Tears

2011-06-08

The U.S. government used the treaty to justify the eviction of the Cherokee nation in an exodus that the Cherokee will forever remember as the “trail where they cried.” The heroism and nobility of the Cherokee shine through this ...

Author: John Ehle

Publisher: Anchor

ISBN: 9780307793836

Category: History

Page: 432

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A sixth-generation North Carolinian, highly-acclaimed author John Ehle grew up on former Cherokee hunting grounds. His experience as an accomplished novelist, combined with his extensive, meticulous research, culminates in this moving tragedy rich with historical detail. The Cherokee are a proud, ancient civilization. For hundreds of years they believed themselves to be the "Principle People" residing at the center of the earth. But by the 18th century, some of their leaders believed it was necessary to adapt to European ways in order to survive. Those chiefs sealed the fate of their tribes in 1875 when they signed a treaty relinquishing their land east of the Mississippi in return for promises of wealth and better land. The U.S. government used the treaty to justify the eviction of the Cherokee nation in an exodus that the Cherokee will forever remember as the “trail where they cried.” The heroism and nobility of the Cherokee shine through this intricate story of American politics, ambition, and greed. B & W photographs
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Trail of Tears

2010

Presents a brief history of the Cherokee Indians and describes their forced migration, which came to be known as the Trail of Tears, following the Indian Removal Act of 1830.

Author: Sue Vander Hook

Publisher: ABDO

ISBN: 1604539461

Category: Juvenile Nonfiction

Page: 112

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Presents a brief history of the Cherokee Indians and describes their forced migration, which came to be known as the Trail of Tears, following the Indian Removal Act of 1830.
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Mary and the Trail of Tears

2020

It is June first and twelve-year-old Mary does not really understand what is happening: she does not understand the hatred and greed of the white men who are forcing her Cherokee family out of their home in New Echota, Georgia, capital of ...

Author: Andrea L. Rogers

Publisher: Stone Arch Books

ISBN: 9781496587145

Category: Juvenile Fiction

Page: 112

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It is June first and twelve-year-old Mary does not really understand what is happening: she does not understand the hatred and greed of the white men who are forcing her Cherokee family out of their home in New Echota, Georgia, capital of the Cherokee Nation, and trying to steal what few things they are allowed to take with them, she does not understand why a soldier killed her grandfather--and she certainly does not understand how she, her sister, and her mother, are going to survive the thousand mile trip to the lands west of the Mississippi.
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The Trail of Tears 1838

2003

Discusses events leading up to the removal of the Cherokee Native Americans from their homelands, hardships faced on the Trail of Tears, challenges of the new territory in Oklahoma, and the Cherokee nation today.

Author: Laura Purdie Salas

Publisher: Capstone

ISBN: 0736815597

Category: Juvenile Nonfiction

Page: 48

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Discusses events leading up to the removal of the Cherokee Native Americans from their homelands, hardships faced on the Trail of Tears, challenges of the new territory in Oklahoma, and the Cherokee nation today.
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Voices from the Trail of Tears

2003

Provides a collection of letters, military records, journal excerpts, and other firsthand accounts documenting the fate of the Cherokee Indians after the Indian Removal Act of 1830.

Author: Vicki Rozema

Publisher: John F. Blair, Publisher

ISBN: 0895872714

Category: History

Page: 240

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Provides a collection of letters, military records, journal excerpts, and other firsthand accounts documenting the fate of the Cherokee Indians after the Indian Removal Act of 1830.
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The Trail of Tears

2020-05-28

A Fascinating Look Into Native American History

Author: History Titans

Publisher:

ISBN: 0648866629

Category: History

Page: 96

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A Fascinating Look Into Native American History
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The Trail of Tears

2001

Provides a brief history of the removal by white Americans of the Cherokee peoples from their eastern homeland to the Indian Territory now known as Oklahoma.

Author: Michael Burgan

Publisher: Capstone

ISBN: 0756501016

Category: Juvenile Nonfiction

Page: 48

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Provides a brief history of the removal by white Americans of the Cherokee peoples from their eastern homeland to the Indian Territory now known as Oklahoma.
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Trail of Tears

2019-04-29

In Trail of Tears , you will get an analysis of the book. In Trail of Tears , you will get some fun multiple choice quizzes, along with answers to help you learn about the book. Get a copy and learn everything about Trail of Tears .

Author: Epic World History

Publisher: Independently Published

ISBN: 1096249944

Category:

Page: 56

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A Complete History of Trail of TearsThe book is an extensive, historical review of one of the darkest and cruelest chapters in the history of the United States. Here in this book, it describes historical events that lead to the removal the Native American people from their land in the name of profit. As the settlers came to the North-American continent and as they began inhabiting the land, they found that the land is already inhabited by Native people. The people that lived there were colloquially called "Indians." Even though the Native Americans were usually perceived as benefactors and people who would help the settlers, little by little the new people wanted to remove the Native American people. This eventually led to the events the author describes in this book. The book was written as a historical book, which means that the summary contains numerous historical facts. These facts are connected to the real-life events that took place in the nineteenth century on North American soil. We hope you will enjoy reading this summary. If you like it and find it interesting, please purchase and buy the original book for full content experience! Here Is A Preview Of What You Will Get: In Trail of Tears , you will get a full understanding of the book. In Trail of Tears , you will get an analysis of the book. In Trail of Tears , you will get some fun multiple choice quizzes, along with answers to help you learn about the book. Get a copy and learn everything about Trail of Tears .
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Trail of Tears

2014-01-22

This book covers a critical event in U.S. history: the period of Indian removal and resistance from 1817 to 1839, documenting the Cherokee experience as well as Jacksonian policy and Native-U.S. relations.

Author: Julia Coates

Publisher: ABC-CLIO

ISBN: 9780313384493

Category: Social Science

Page: 235

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This book covers a critical event in U.S. history: the period of Indian removal and resistance from 1817 to 1839, documenting the Cherokee experience as well as Jacksonian policy and Native-U.S. relations. • Written by a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, the volume provides current, informed perspectives on the Cherokee experience • Provides biographical sketches that introduce the reader to the key players on all sides of the event • Explains how intensified contact with Europeans through trading relationships and developing technological dependency changed Cherokee society and created a new "global economy" • Supplies primary document excerpts that offer additional insight and perspective on historical events, incorporating legislation, petitions, newspaper articles, court decisions, letters, and treaties • Examines a key curricular topic for high school and undergraduate student researchers—Indian removal and resistance in the 1800s • Includes portraits of important figures, such as Major Ridge, John Ridge, and John Ross as well as maps of Cherokee territory in the southeast and routes of the Trail of Tears
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The Trail of Tears

1994

Recounts how the Cherokee and Choctaw Indians were forced to leave their tribal homes to make way for white settlers

Author: David K. Fremon

Publisher: New Discovery

ISBN: 0027357457

Category: Cherokee Indians

Page: 96

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Recounts how the Cherokee and Choctaw Indians were forced to leave their tribal homes to make way for white settlers
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Trail of Tears

2010-04

This book tells of the removal of the Cherokees to Oklahoma from the Southeast.

Author: Marlene Brill

Publisher:

ISBN: 1450204082

Category: Juvenile Nonfiction

Page: 68

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A thorough account of the history of the Cherokee Nation's conflicts with white colonizers over its tribal land and the U.S. government's removal of the people from their ancestral home in 1838 and their forced migration west to Oklahoma. This book presents the tragic story of Andrew Jackson's betrayal of the Cherokee Nation that had adopted white ways. The story opens with the Cherokee beginning their trek west and details events leading to the loss of their homeland.
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Trail of Tears National Historic Trail

1992

Various states along the Trail of Tears have recognized the trail through a system
of wayside markers commemorating sites and events and route signs along
roadways . However , no systematic effort has been made to coordinate such
efforts ...

Author: United States. National Park Service. Denver Service Center

Publisher:

ISBN: PURD:32754073194890

Category: Historic sites

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