How did the Trail of Tears affect native populations at the time? How did the Trail of Tears affect native populations in the future?

How did the Trail of Tears affect native populations at the time?:

The trail of tears effected native populations terribly. native americans were were forced to flee their homes because americans wanted natives home land.

Trail of Tears affect native populations in the future?:

i dont know the answer to this one but i hope the answer above helps