2. What present day state was this area they were traveling to? (considered the Indian Territory) Texas California Oklahoma Arkansas

## Step 1<br />The problem is asking us to identify the present-day state that was considered the Indian Territory during the time of the travelers. The Indian Territory was a region in the United States that was designated for Native American tribes to live in after they were forcibly removed from their ancestral lands in the southeastern United States. This event is known as the Trail of Tears.<br />## Step 2<br />The Indian Territory was located in the central part of the United States, which is now known as Oklahoma. Therefore, the correct answer is Oklahoma.