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Why did major ridge and the treaty party sign a treaty with the US government?
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Who wrote the treaty of new echota?
The treaty was written by the US Government and US Citizens hired to represent the Cherokee Government (Note: No member of the Cherokee Government attended or approved the treaty, the Cherokee Government objected to the treaty). The treaty signers were: Major Ridge, Elias Boudinot, James Foster, Testaesky, Charles Moore, George Chambers, Tahyeske, Archilla Smith, Andrew Ross, William Lassley, Caetehee, Tegaheske, Robert Rogers, John Gunter, John A. Bell, Charles Foreman, William Rogers, George W. Adair, James Starr, and Jesse Halfbreed
What was John Ridge's opinion on the Treaty of New Echota?
John Ridge originally opposed the removal of the Cherokee, on the false belief that the Federal Government would honor their previous treaties with the Cherokee. After meeting with President Andrew Jackson, and being informed that the Federal Government (despite the court ruling) would not honor the previous treaty, or protect the Cherokee - Ridge switched sides and advocated the removal. It should be noted that John Ridge was killed (stabbed 48 times, and then trampled) for signing the Treaty of New Echota, under Indian law (Law of the Snake) he had committed Treason.
Who was supporter of major ridge?
The Cherokees formed the bed supporters of Major Ridge.
When was Chieftains Museum - Major Ridge Home - created?
Chieftains Museum - Major Ridge Home - was created in 1971.
Who is the government of Pennsylvania?
Tom Ridge
What were the tribes affected by the Dakota pipeline?
The people of the Rosebud and Pine Ridge reservation who are Sioux and other plains tribes. A treaty was signed in 1889 between the United States government and the people of Rosebud. Crossing the reservation as the pipeline has done has broken a treaty that is over 100 years old. It was created in 1868 by the treaty of Ft. Laramie .
Who was Cherokee Major Ridge?
Vanilla
What are the cities in the valley and ridge?
the major cities in the Ridge and Valley region are Belvider, Blaristown,Swartswood,Flatbrookeville,and Montauge
What are major cities in the Ridge and Valley?
the major cities in the Ridge and Valley region are Belvider, Blaristown,Swartswood,Flatbrookeville,and Montauge
Major land forms of Virginia?
blue ridge mountains
What is the Blue Ridge Mountains major products?
poultry and apples
What major cities are in the Blue Ridge region?
Some major cities include Charleston, Knoxville, and Asheville.
