Question

which statement is not true of the trail of tears?
it was a sorrowful, forced westward movement of the cherokee.
the cherokee did not have sufficient provisions and supplies for their journey.
the trail of tears scattered the cherokee in all directions.
approximately one-third of the cherokee died during their journey.

Explanation:

The Trail of Tears was the forced removal of the Cherokee (and other tribes) to the west (to Indian Territory, mainly). The Cherokee were moved westward, not scattered in all directions. The other statements are true: it was a sorrowful forced westward movement, they lacked sufficient provisions, and about 1/3 died.

Answer:

C. The Trail of Tears scattered the Cherokee in all directions.