Why is it called the Trail of Tears?

The Trail of Tears, asthe march was called, started just outside of Chattanooga, TN andended in Florence AL where the Indians were loaded aboard boats forthe trip farther west. The march was called the "Trail of Tears"due to the number of deaths along the way. read more

Is it because of all the tears of joy the solders shed because they were getting rid of all those savages. read more

Since thousands died and neglect of prisoner injury and illness was present in this dishonorable action of the US Army, it most certainly meets the. read more