USA HISTORY

JACKSONIAN DEMOCRACY 1825 1850

THE TRAIL OF TEARS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why was the route in the North very hard to travel on?
A
They had to travel barefoot
B
The roads were very muddy; there was little grass for the animals, and few animals to hunt.
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There are few trees in the grassland that can shield animals from predators like lions and tigers. In the tiniest grass, predators can easily discover their prey. As a result, these animals must move fast to dodge their pursuers and reach a secure spot.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is very easy for the predators to locate their prey in the grass. Therefore, to protect themselves from being predated, the herbivores like the deer, zebra etc are adapted to running fast so as to protect themselves from being predated.

Detailed explanation-3: -i) They have strong claws that can be withdrawn inside their toes. ii) They have eyes on the sides of their heads. iii) They have strong, flat hind teeth for chewing. iv) They move in herds.

Detailed explanation-4: -Grasses allow animals to use camouflage to hide from prey or predators; grass is a tough but abundant food source; a variety of grasses can be used to create or to hide nests and burrows; and social capabilities evolve among grassland animals, helping them survive.

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