The Trail of Tears

The Battle of Horse Shoe Bend

Mar 27, 1814

The Battle of Horse Shoe Bend did not take place during the Trail of Tears. The Cherokee were Jackson's allies during the Battle of Horse Shoe Bend.(Well not for long)

The Treaty of Echota

Dec 25, 1835

The Treaty of Echota was signed by a Cherokee leader himself. This Treaty passed the Indian removal policy.

The Start

Mar 1, 1839

As part as Andrew Jacksons Indian removal policy. The Cherokee nation had give up there lands east of the Mississippi river.

The End

Sep 19, 2016

Over 4,000 Indians died in the Trail of Tears. When the Indians arrived, they had rebuild their community.