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The original Cherokee consisted of the Cherokee people of the Qualla Boundary, those who relocated voluntarily from the southeastern United States to the Indian Territory; those who were forced by the United States government to relocate by way of the Trail of Tear.

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How many square miles were in the original Cherokee Territory?

135,000


Why does Jackson think the Cherokee will be better off in Indian territory?

Jackson thought that the Cherokee would be better off in Indian Territory because it was not subject to action by individual states.


Why does Jackson think that the Cherokee will be better off in Indian territory?

Jackson thought that the Cherokee would be better off in Indian Territory because it was not subject to action by individual states.


Were the Cherokee Indians from Tennessee?

Yes, some of the original homelands for the Cherokee were in Tennessee.


How far were the Cherokee Indians forced to travel to reach Indian Territory?

It is known as "The Trail of Tears", where Cherokee Native Americans, among others, though mostly Cherokee, were forced to move to Indian Territory, which is modern day East Oklahoma.


What treaty gave Cherokee territory to us?

The Adams-onis Treaty.


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What has the author Barbara L Benge written?

Barbara L. Benge has written: 'The 1890 Cherokee Nation census, Indian Territory (Oklahoma)' -- subject(s): Census, 1890, Cherokee Indians, Genealogy 'The 1880 Cherokee Nation census, Indian Territory (Oklahoma)' -- subject(s): Census, 1880, Cherokee Indians, Genealogy


What was Cherokee's original language?

The original language of the Cherokee was (and still is) Tsalagi; but please understand that there are several dialects of the language, approximately 23 that make it very different.


What happened to the Cherokee after their removal to the Indian Territory?

They continued to lose land promised to them.


How many principal routes did the Cherokee take to Indian Territory?

3


What is the term for the tragic journey of the Cherokee people from their homeland to Indian territory between 1838 and 1839 thousands of Cherokee died?

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