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We established Cherokee language immersion schools, master artisans for each of the Cherokee traditional Arts and Crafts, satellite communities in areas outside the Cherokee Nation where Cherokees may meet and learn about their culture, The Cherokee Phoenix -- the oldest American Indian newspaper in the U.S., now also available online, a written syllabary language invented by Sequoyah, traditional stickball (the forerunner of Lacrosse) and marble games, annual Hog Fry events, and the annual Cherokee Homecoming event in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to name a few.
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In what ways did the cherokees adopt white culture?
Because Cherokees were forced to learn the ways of the "whites" and they learned how to read, write, and speak english. They also were forced to dress like them! They put makeup on the indians so they were white and not dark colored. The only way they adapted and were not forced into american culture was that the indians made their own constitution and their own capital copyrighting it from the americans.
How is the Cherokees chief similar and different to our president?
how is the Cherokees chief similar and different from our president
Where are Jeep Cherokees made?
They are made from china
Do the Cherokees believe in the Virgin Mary?
Those that are Christians - yes.
Why did Sam Houston leave his family to live with the Cherokees?
He did not want to be a store clerk.
What is an example of how the culture of culture Cherokees changed following contact with settlers?
They became Christians
What is an example of how the culture of Cherokees changed of following contact with settlers?
They became Christians
What is an example of the culture of Cherokees changed following contact with settlers?
They became Christians
What is an example of how the culture of Cherokees changed following contact with settlers?
They became Christians
Why did the Cherokees conform to European civilization?
The Cherokees realized that if they did not adapt to European modes of thinking and addressing problems, they would be unable to protect their culture. One of the main reasons that the Cherokee survived at all (when most Native American Tribes have gone extinct) is that they were able to write newspapers and constitutions, build houses, and negotiate proper treaties with Whites.
In what ways did the cherokees adopt white culture?
Because Cherokees were forced to learn the ways of the "whites" and they learned how to read, write, and speak english. They also were forced to dress like them! They put makeup on the indians so they were white and not dark colored. The only way they adapted and were not forced into american culture was that the indians made their own constitution and their own capital copyrighting it from the americans.
Did the Cherokees come from the North?
Generally speaking the Cherokee were decedents of the Mound Builder culture, sometimes called the Mississippian culture. It is not clear, or definable, that they moved from or to the area of the country where they were 'discovered' by European settlers.
What was the Cherokees culture?
The cultures of the Cherokee were they ran successful business, such as grain and limber mills. The Cherokees had their own schools, and some could speak and read English. Many had converted to Christianity. The Cherokees even had written an alphabet for their language. -Hope I helped any
How did the Cherokees dress?
The Cherokees dressed usually in furs.
What do the Cherokees do today?
The Cherokees today get on answer.com to answer these questions!
When was Longview Cherokees created?
Longview Cherokees was created in 1952.
When was Knoxville Cherokees created?
Knoxville Cherokees was created in 1988.
