Heather E Schwartz

Forced Removal: Causes and Effects of the Trail of Tears Heather E Schwartz

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Explains the Trail of Tears, including its chronology, causes, and lasting effects--; Provided by publisher.; Grades 4-6. Publisher Marketing: American Indians and white Americans had been living near each other for hundreds of years. But in 1830 the U. S. government forced Indians from their homes in the East. Many would die on their journey west, which became known as the Trail of Tears. How would it affect their lives and change the United States? Review Citations: School Library Journal 04/01/2015 pg. 110 (EAN 9781491420362, Library Binding) Contributor Bio:  Schwartz, Heather E Heather E. Schwartz writes books for kids from her home in upstate New York. She loves writing because she loves learning new things, brainstorming creative ideas, and moving words around on a page. In her spare time, she runs a website for young writers (WriteintheMiddle.co). She also enjoys baking cookies in fun shapes, throwing holiday parties, walking in the woods, eating cider donuts, and spending time with her family.