AP US Historymediummcq1 pt
The 'Trail of Tears' resulted most directly from
A.the Indian Removal Act's forced relocation policy
B.a wagon route to Oregon
C.a Civil War retreat
D.the Underground Railroad's route
Explanation
Core Concept
Jackson's 1830 law authorized removal; the army-enforced Cherokee march west killed roughly 4,000.
Correct Answer
Athe Indian Removal Act's forced relocation policy
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