Depiction of U.S. Soldiers Forcing the Cherokee to Leave
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Cherokee Trail of Tears

In 1838, the Cherokee were forced to leave their homes and resettle in Indian Territory. The painting above depicts what the artists thought this event might have looked like. No doubt, it was a trecherous journey.

Your task is to analyze past opinions for and against removing the Cherokee. This investigation will help you create a poster representing one of these perspectives.