Learn the story of the Trail of Tears, a tragic chapter in American history when thousands of Native Americans were forced to leave their homelands. This clear and simple video explains how the U.S. government passed the Indian Removal Act in 1830, leading to the forced relocation of the Cherokee, Creek, Choctaw, Chickasaw, and Seminole tribes. Discover the long, harsh journey they endured—walking hundreds of miles through rough weather, often without enough food or supplies. Many did not survive. This video explores why it happened, how it affected Native American communities, and why it still matters today.