The relocation of all Eastern tribes across the Mississippi River that lasted more than a decade is called ________.

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The Trail of Tears refers to the forced removal and relocation of Eastern tribes such as the Cherokee, Choctaw, and Seminole to Indian Territory in present-day Oklahoma. It was a tragic event that resulted in the deaths of thousands of Native Americans due to exposure, illness, and hunger during the journey. The Walk for Justice, pan-Indianism, and the Ghost Dance were not specific events related to the relocation of Eastern tribes.

The Relocation of All Eastern Tribes Across the Mississippi River