Trail of Tears

By NHD4

  • The constitution

    The U.S constitution was written. It gave the congress and president authority over all indian affairs.

  • Jefferson's Promise

    President Jefferson promises to remove all Indians from the state of Georgia, In the compact of 1802.

  • Reserving Land for the Indians

    The United States purchases new land for the Indians to relocate to from France. This was known as the Louisianan purchase.

  • John Ross

    John Ross was elected as chief of the Cherokee Nation.

  • Congress passes the law

    Congress passes the Indian removal act.

  • The Cherokees arrive

    The Cherokees arrive in Indian territory in present day Oklahoma.