One of the most shameful events in American history was the Trail of Tears, the forced removal of Native Americans from the Southeast to present-day Oklahoma. Why and how this terrible event came about is examined in this valuable volume. Readers will learn about the Native groups involved, why the U.S. government pushed them off their traditional lands, what happened on the deadly journey, and the legacy of the Trail of Tears today. Maps, a timeline, and historical images help guide readers through these events, which all Americans should know.