Question

What was one of the major causes of death along the trail of tears for the cherokee people?

Answer 1

The "Trail of Tears" received that name due to its devastating effects.

The migrants on this trip faced hunger, disease and exhaustion in the forced march, which were the reasons why more than 4,000 Cherokees died.

Answer 2

The main death along the trails of tears was disease, malnutrition and exposure.