Indian Removal & The Trail of Tears
Examine the policies of Indian Removal, the Cherokee Nation's resistance, and the forced relocation known as the Trail of Tears.
Key Questions
- Analyze the motivations behind the Indian Removal Act.
- Critique the Supreme Court's ruling in Worcester v. Georgia and its aftermath.
- Explain the devastating human and cultural impact of the Trail of Tears.
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