The "Trail of Tears" refers to the forced relocation of the Cherokee Nation in the 1830s, following the Indian Removal Act signed by President Andrew Jackson.

The Cherokee were compelled to leave their ancestral lands in the southeastern United States, primarily in Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina, and journey to designated Indian Territory in present-day Oklahoma. This harrowing trek took place under harsh conditions, leading to the deaths of thousands due to disease, exposure, and starvation. The Trail of Tears symbolizes the broader injustices faced by Native American tribes and remains a poignant reminder of America's history of forced displacement and broken treaties.