Why Did the Cherokee March from Their Land in the Southeast

question 28

Multiple Choice

Why did the Cherokee march from their land in the Southeast to Indian Territory become known as the Trail of Tears?

• A) They were so sad at having to move.
• B) They were beaten and tortured by the U.S. army along the way.
• C) Their leader, Chief Big Tears, died along the way.
• D) It took longer than expected and many people died.

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Definitions:

Glia

Supportive cells in the central nervous system that provide support and nutrition, maintain homeostasis, form myelin, and participate in signal transmission in the nervous system.

Neurons

Specialized neurons within the nervous system that convey information via electrical and chemical signals.

Dead Neurons

Neurons that have ceased to function and cannot transmit signals due to damage or disease.

Dendrites

The branched extensions of a neuron that receive messages from other neurons and transmit them toward the cell body.