Many believe the Trail of Tears to be the darkest period in American history. Signed into law during President Andrew Jackson’s administration, the Indian Removal Act led to the relocation of American Indians from where they originally lived west of the Mississippi River to the east. People call this long trek the Trail of Tears because of how difficult and harrowing it had been for the tribes. To this day, many remember the Trail of Tears with the utmost respect–and for good reason. Find out why through these Trail of Tears facts you probably never knew about.

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