In 1838, the U.S. Army forced thousands of Cherokee people to march to the Indian Territory (in present-day Oklahoma) as part of the removal process. Which statement BEST explains why the route to the Indian Territory became known as the "Trail of Tears"?
AMany Cherokee died along the journey.
BMany battles took place during the journey.
CThe Cherokee were forced to live on reservations.
DThe Cherokee were no longer an independent nation.
AMany Cherokee died along the journey.
BMany battles took place during the journey.
CThe Cherokee were forced to live on reservations.
DThe Cherokee were no longer an independent nation.