The Historical Placement of the Cherokee Nation If Native American tribes were Youtube influencers, the Cherokees would have the most followers. But where did these mountaineers of the South come from? Explore the five divisions of the tribe and how they acclaimed space in the Southeast. Learn about their cultural tussle with the European settlers and their economic feats. An Intriguing Synopsis of Their Lifestyle Did you know the Cherokees deemed their land sacred? Find out how they used the land to develop horticulture, build log cabins, and play games like stickball and marbles. Dive into their impressive arts, from weaving baskets and pottery-making to chiseling stones for deadly weapons. Trials of Wars, Peace, and the In-betweens You’ve probably read about the Revolutionary War in history textbooks. Take this opportunity to explore how it stirred chaos in the Cherokee tribe. Learn how they dealt with foreign forces determined to civilize the natives. This tale entails their reactions to unstable sovereignty, famine, territory loss, and the rebranding of their culture. Unearth startling truths about the removal of the Cherokee. And witness different facets of the Trail of Tears. The displacement of the natives is no secret in American history, but how did the federal government mask this atrocity? Discover the logistics of the infamous Indian Removal Act. Find out how the gold and fertile soil of the Cherokee land became their nemesis. The story of the Cherokee in legal battles for the right to their land is shocking but equally inspiring. Plunge into the eye-opening narrative of worn-out and traumatized survivors half-heartedly building their new homes in Oklahoma. Were the Cherokee able to pull themselves up? Or were they forced to face their demise? Familiarize yourself with this defining moment in history using a modern lens and uncover the truth for yourself. This book offers you the following: Cherokee myths and toasty fireside stories; A bird’s-eye view of Cherokee history; Highly relevant quotes prefacing each chapter; The unspoken horrors of the residential school system; The aftermath of the Indian Reorganisation Act; And much more! Native American History Trail of Tears American Indian Wars The Wounded Knee Massacre The Pequot War
✔ Author(s): Captivating History
✔ Title: The Cherokees: A Captivating Guide to the History of a Native American Tribe, the Cherokee Removal, and the Trail of Tears (Indigenous People)
✔ Rating : 4.2 out of 5 base on (269 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1637165331
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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