The Trail of Tears is a name given to the forced relocation and movement of Native American nations from southeastern parts of the United States following the Indian Removal Act of 1830. Written just for kids, you'll learn what led up to the event, what happened during it, what happened because of it, and most importantly, you will learn just what it was like to be a kid during this time period.KidCaps is an imprint of BookCaps Study Guides; with dozens of books published every month, there's sure to be something just for you! Visit our website to find out more.