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Understanding the Trail of Tears: Timeline & Chronology

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet guides students through the key events of the Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears, focusing on timeline and chronology skills.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Indian Removal Act
#Standard
#Timeline & Chronology
#Trail of Tears
#Describe the sequence of events related to the Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears
#Explain the causes and effects of the Trail of Tears
#Compare different perspectives on the removal policies

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Understanding the Trail of Tears: Timeline & Chronology

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Timeline of the Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears

The Indian Removal Act was signed into law in 1830, leading to the forced relocation of Native American tribes from their ancestral lands in the southeastern United States to territories west of the Mississippi River. The most infamous event of this policy was the Trail of Tears, which took place mainly during 1838-1839, when thousands of Cherokee people were forcibly moved, suffering great hardship and loss.

Source A: Historical account of the relocation

'In 1838, the U.S. Army began the forced march of the Cherokee Nation from their homelands to designated Indian Territory. Many Cherokee died along the way due to exposure, disease, and starvation.' Provenance: Excerpt from a history textbook, published 2005.

1.
Outline the key events in the timeline of the Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears from 1830 to 1839. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the reasons given by the government for passing the Indian Removal Act with the experiences of the Cherokee during the Trail of Tears. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
3.
Explain the significance of the Trail of Tears in American history. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse how different groups viewed the Indian Removal Act at the time. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Write a brief summary of the causes and effects of the Trail of Tears. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Compare the experiences of the Cherokee with another tribe affected by the Indian Removal Act. Use examples. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
7.
Explain the long-term impact of the Indian Removal Act on Native American communities. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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