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They filed suit against the State of Georgia, and when the case was decided against them they appealed up to the Supreme Court. In 1837, the Supreme Court decided in their favor, but President Andrew Jackson refused to recognize or enforce the decision and had them rounded up and force marched to Oklahoma. Some Cherokee remained behind, other (like my greatgrandmother's people) escaped along the way and were helped by locals to return to North Carolina.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 9y agoBecause of the Indian Removal Act of 1830, the Cherokee had to be relocated. Initially, the Cherokee people did not think this really pertain to them. Unfortunately, they were forced to move, anyways. They were not prepared for so many people and hundreds of Cherokee died from starvation, exposure, and illnesses.
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∙ 12y agothey fought it by staying back at their homeland and fighing battles.
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∙ 12y agoBy adopting the contemporary culture of white people.
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∙ 12y agothey used what they hunted with to defend themselves. (bow and arrows to guns)
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∙ 10y agoThe Cherokee tribe tried to fight off removal by modelling their governance according to the constitution, set up schools by missionaries and generally tried to adapt to the white culture.
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∙ 15y agoBy suing the state of Georgia
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What year did Transylvania land company buy Cherokee land?
In March 1775 the Transylvania Land Company (Also known as the Transylvania Colony) purchased land from the Cherokee in that area.
What was discovered on Cherokee land that made it even more valuable to the white settlers?
so the white mans value to the land of cherokee is because of sequoya.
Why were the Cherokee Indians kicked out of their land during the 1830s?
Andrew Jackson.
How did the Cherokee feel being taken away from their land?
The Cherokee people were asked to leave their land because they were not considered the rightful inhabitants. Those who wanted to develop the land would sooner see them struggle to live.
Were those who wanted the Cherokees land influenced by the fact that the Cherokee signers of the 1835 treaty had acted illegally?
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Why did the white people want rue Cherokee to move out of Georgia?
Gold was discovered on Cherokee land.
What year did Transylvania land company buy Cherokee land?
In March 1775 the Transylvania Land Company (Also known as the Transylvania Colony) purchased land from the Cherokee in that area.
In first half of 19th century Cherokee efforts to retain their tribal lands in Georgia received support from who?
Chief Justice John Marshall, personally, supported the Cherokee efforts to retain their land, but never had an opportunity to write a legal decision supporting his beliefs. Marshall expressed his opinion that the US government owed the Cherokee protection from Georgia in his opinion in Worcester v. Georgia, (1832), but this was not part of the legal ruling because the United States wasn't party to the case.
What was discovered on Cherokee land?
It is difficult to provide a specific answer without more context. Cherokee land is home to a rich history and culture, and various discoveries have been made on Cherokee land over the years. These may include archaeological sites, artifacts, and insights into Cherokee history and traditions. It is important to respect and honor the sovereignty and spiritual significance of Cherokee land and its discoveries.
Who was the Cherokee chief who took a petition to Congress protesting the Cherokee removal from their land?
sequoyah
What was discovered on Cherokee land that made it even more valuable to the white settlers?
so the white mans value to the land of cherokee is because of sequoya.
What was discovered on Cherokee land that made it even more valuable to white settlers?
so the white mans value to the land of cherokee is because of sequoya.
Why was the Cherokee's journey to their land named the trail of tears?
along the way the Cherokee Indians died
What is a track of land?
A barren land is a land which cannot hold water,retain moisture,or does not contains any nutrients.
How did the Cherokee Land Strip start?
The "Cherokee land strip argument" was a simple error of definition; congress believed that the land was at the 37th parallel, which was off by 2.46 miles resulting in an error of 434 thousand acres of land.
What is the Cherokee Removal Act?
A guy named Jackson wants to remove the Cherokee because they have better land. He said that the land out west is better, but it's really not. The Cherokee do not believe him because he has broken every single promise he has made to them. That's the Cherokee Removal act.
Did French immigrants blend in to America?
They quickly assimilated and there are numerous communities that attempt to retain their history and tradition.
