<span>They were being deported by the British government. This was during the French and Indian War, and the British felt that the Nova Scotians and Acadians were a threat to them, so they had them deported to the British colonies, then later off to Britain and France.</span>
The correct answer is C. Harsh weather .
The Trail of Tears was a journey of over a thousand miles for the Cherokee people. This journey resulted in the Cherokee moving from their ancestral homeland of Georgia to modern day Oklahoma. This journey took a significant amount of time and resulted in many deaths due to the brutal cold faced by the Cherokee when marching to Oklahoma. Along with this, the lack of adequate clothing and shelter along this journey ensured that the tough weather conditions would have a significant impact on these people.
