Trail of Tears
Was the Trail of Tears a result of greed?
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32 mins
Explore the events that led to the Trail of Tears and the mass removal of Native peoples from their homelands. Discover the suffering, resistance, and resilience of the Cherokee and other tribes during this forced migration.
Ep 1:
Jefferson's Dream, Jackson's Reckoning
From Jefferson's contradictory idealism to Jackson's ruthless ambition, gold and cotton fever set the stage for a nation's betrayal of its Indigenous peoples.
Ep 2:
Betrayal, Blood, and the Trail
A single vote splits the Cherokee Nation, sparking assassination and betrayal, while thousands endure a brutal forced march that claims thousands of lives.
Discussions (12)
Craig
Level 3 · 9 mo agoBoudinot signing that treaty and thinking he could just live in Park Hill is delusional. You don't sell out your people and get a happy ending.
Percy
Level 6 · 9 mo agoIt wasn't about safety. It was about that Georgia gold. They just wanted the cash and didn't care who died.
Michael
Level 4 · 9 mo agoJackson was a loose cannon
