T
he forced relocation of American Indians began with the Indian Removal Act of 1830. In 1838 the Cherokee Indians became the fifth major tribe to experience forced relocation to Indian Territory, present-day Oklahoma. Along the trail nearly 4,000 Cherokee died of starvation, exposure, or disease. The forced removal of the Indians remains a black mark on American history, and reminds those who desire freedom, that all people deserve a life of liberty regardless of race, religion, or ethnicity.
Timeline
Cherokee Statistics: Began trek
16,000 and 1,000 black slaves
Cherokee Statistics: Deaths
approximately 4,000
From
Aug 28, 1838
To
Nov 1838
Distance: Miles
approximately 2,200 on each of 3 trails
Location
Oklahoma
Other: Cherokees put into relocation camps
May 26, 1838
Other: Forced march to Indian Territory begins
Aug 28, 1838
Other: Indian Removal Act
1830
Other: Treaty of New Echota
1835
Organization: 13 Groups
1,000 Cherokees per group
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