4. Where were the American Indians forced to relocate?

The American Indians were forced to relocate to designated areas known as Indian Reservations. This forced relocation, often referred to as the Trail of Tears, occurred primarily during the 1830s as a result of the Indian Removal Act signed by President Andrew Jackson. The act authorized the forced removal of Native American tribes living in the southeastern United States to lands west of the Mississippi River, resulting in significant suffering and loss of life for the displaced populations.