Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 59 minutes ago

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The Trail of Tears is a sad and important part of American history. Long ago, the U.S. government forced Native American tribes—like the Cherokee, Creek, and others—to leave their homes and move far away to new land. The journey was long and very hard, and many people got sick or didn’t survive. Even though it was a very difficult time, the Native American people showed strength and courage. Come learn about what happened on the Trail of Tears and why we remember it today.

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