The Cherokee People
The Cherokee is the largest native tribe in the United States today. Their history dates back 15,000 years, when their ancestors made the long trek to North America from Asia. Readers will find out where the Cherokee originally settled, where and why they migrated, and what happened when European settlers encroached on Cherokee land, with special attention to the infamous Trail of Tears march of 1838-1839. This valuable account makes note of the Cherokee people's extraordinary resilience in rebuilding their culture on reservations and beyond, despite great obstacles.
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The Cherokee People
The Cherokee is the largest native tribe in the United States today. Their history dates back 15,000 years, when their ancestors made the long trek to North America from Asia. Readers will find out where the Cherokee originally settled, where and why they migrated, and what happened when European settlers encroached on Cherokee land, with special attention to the infamous Trail of Tears march of 1838-1839. This valuable account makes note of the Cherokee people's extraordinary resilience in rebuilding their culture on reservations and beyond, despite great obstacles.
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The Cherokee People

The Cherokee People

by Sarah Machajewski
The Cherokee People

The Cherokee People

by Sarah Machajewski

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Overview

The Cherokee is the largest native tribe in the United States today. Their history dates back 15,000 years, when their ancestors made the long trek to North America from Asia. Readers will find out where the Cherokee originally settled, where and why they migrated, and what happened when European settlers encroached on Cherokee land, with special attention to the infamous Trail of Tears march of 1838-1839. This valuable account makes note of the Cherokee people's extraordinary resilience in rebuilding their culture on reservations and beyond, despite great obstacles.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781482419771
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
Publication date: 01/01/2015
Series: Native American Cultures
Pages: 32
Product dimensions: 7.60(w) x 9.80(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile: 860L (what's this?)
Age Range: 7 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

Meet the Cherokee 4

North America's First People 6

The Beginning of the Cherokee Nation 8

Cherokee Homes 10

Raising the "Three Sisters" 12

Cherokee Society 14

The White Man in North America 16

The Battle for Land Begins 18

Changing the Cherokee Culture 20

The White Man Takes Over 22

The Trail of Tears 24

Rebuilding a Nation 26

The Cherokee of Today 28

Glossary 30

For More Information 31

Index 32

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