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Cherokee Indians
Historical and modern questions about the Cherokee tribe of Native Americans.
2,058 Questions
How did the Cherokee and Seminole react different to the Indian remove act?
The Choctaw government forced the Choctaw to sign the Treaty of Dancing Rabbits Creek. And then they moved to the Indian territory during a disatrous winter trip and many of them had died from disease and stravation.
Sequoya was a Cherokee silversmith in 1821 he completed his independent creation of syllabary , making , reading and writing in cherokee possible
What is Raven in Cherokee language?
In the Cherokee language, the word for "raven" is "ᎦᎵᏉᎩ" (galigwogi). Ravens hold a significant place in Cherokee mythology and culture, often symbolizing transformation and intelligence. They are seen as important figures in various stories and teachings within the community.
How do I say hello in the Cherokee language?
washekesheke. (pronounced Wash-shekee-shekee). I was in an outdoor drama in Ohio portraying Shawnee people, so that is what we were taught.
What Indian tribe lived in a round house?
i am not sure but are you talking about round castles houses
What president forced the removal of the Cherokee?
Technically, none, although the test answer is Andrew Jackson, who pushed Congress to pass the Indian Removal Act of 1830.
President Jackson is frequently accused of defying Chief Justice John Marshall's opinion in Worcester v. Georgia, (1832) that the US government had a duty to protect the Cherokee as a dependent sovereign nation; however, Marshall's words on the subject were not part of the legal decision, but dicta (obiter dictum, Latin: an aside or comment related to the case but not legally binding; a personal opinion).
The legal decision simply held that the State of Georgia had no right to pass laws regulating the Cherokee's use of their own land, and ordered Georgia to release jailed missionaries who had been living on Cherokee land in defiance of state laws.
The United States wasn't party to the Worcester v. Georgia suit, so the Supreme Court didn't have authority to order them to do anything. Chief Justice Marshall made a concerted effort to persuade Jackson and the federal government to protect the Cherokee, but the President, Congress and the southern states all wanted the Native American land for their own purposes and had no intention of cooperating.
Case Citation:
Worcester v. Georgia, 31 U.S. 515 (1832)
Why did the Cherokee give up their land?
Congress passed the Indian Removal Act in 1830 and then president Andrew Jackson signed it very soon after it passed. Two years before, rumors had begun to circulate regarding gold found in the mountains of Cherokee land. It is perhaps this that helped to push through the IRA, and perhaps what prompted Jackson to sign it into law. The Cherokee Nation attempted to fight the IRA legally, and filed suit against the state of Georgia in their attempt to move Native American people. the Supreme court of Georgia refused to hear the case as did the Court of Appeals, but the US Supreme Court did hear the case, and found in favor of the Cherokee Nation in 1832, and Chief Justice John Marshall ruled that the Cherokee represented a sovereign nation.
In 1835 the Cherokee Nation was divided between two principle leaders, Chief John Ross, and Major Ridge (along with his son John and Elias Boudinot. Ross advocated remaining on the homelands in North Carolina and Georgia. Ridge and his followers moved for removal to the Oklahoma Territory. on 29 December 1835, the minority group lead by Ridge signed the Treaty of New Echota. The US Senate ratified the treaty in 1836, and this was used to forcibly remove the Cherokee along with people from the other Five Nations (comprised of Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Muscogee, and Seminole tribes).
Infamously, when presented with the decision issued by the US Supreme Court, Jackson stated to the effect, "Let them enforce it," signifying one of the weak links in US political structure.
Where are most Indian reservations located?
Arizona/ It's Arizona do to the amount of Idian culture and the way there valuable to the society.
This answer is incorrect. Oklahoma has 26 indian reservations, Washington state has 24, and Arizona only has 18.
How do you say daughter in Cherokee?
"Na s gi a ge yv" -- Pronounced "Ah-geh-yuh" or "ski-Ah-geh yuh" or "Nah-geh-yuh" depending on localized usage and context.
Where are the Cherokee Indians now?
The Cherokee people are still around and have two tribal governments that are recognized by the US. One is the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, the other is the Eastern Band of Cherokee in North Carolina. Members of this nation live around the globe.
What are five modern Indian tribes?
potawatomi, shoshone Hopi Cherokee Pomo, Chyiane, Hupa, Navajo (the spelling is off on some)
How do you say white in Cherokee?
I think it's "Unega Inali" but I'm not absolutely sure. This is because it can be said in many different ways.
What is the Cherokee translation of the word chief'?
The Navajo word for leader is: naatʼáanii
The Navajo did not have "chiefs" in the usual English meaning of the word. It means "something that guides growth, or directs it, by means of a process (following a number of rules or conditions)".
The root is nit'áh - process that leads to growth or maturity.
What are some words that the Cherokee speak?
I am a quarter Cherokee and am teaching myself Cherokee. asgana (Ahs-Gah-Nah) is Cherokee for wicked. It is also Cherokee for un-christian. Gawonisgi (Gah-Woh-Nees-Gee) is Cherokee for radio. Also Cherokee for Cherokee is Tslalagi (Tsah-La-Gee)
When did the Cherokees settle?
Answer 1:
By official US Government Proclamation the Indians were settled in 1870 as "The Indian wars are over."
Answer 2:
The "Indians" settled the lands of north America between 648,000 BC and 18,000 BC.
Answer 3:
The Indians are not "Settled" as they still expect the United States to honor the treaties they signed to gain legal title to the lands it holds.
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What were the cherokees daily life?
The Cherokee lived in mud houses. They bathed in the creek and killed animals for food. They did no wrong until the white people came. If you want to know how i know all this its cuz i am A Cherokee Indian.
