cherokee indians

Explores the history and culture of the Cherokee Indians.

A biography of John Ross, principal chief of the Cherokee people on the Trail of Tears, describing his childhood, leadership of his people, struggles with the United States government, and the split of the Cherokee Nation.

Traces the history of the Cherokee Nation, including its earliest roots in ancient North America, its culture and language, the horrors of the nineteenth century Trail of Tears, and its survival into the present day.

In the early 1800s, the US government forced Native Americans in the Southeast United States out of their homes and off of land they had occupied for thousands of years. The Trail of Tears takes a look at the shocking and tragic story of how Native Americans were affected by settlement in the United States. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, maps, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

"Tells the story behind the law that forced thousands of American Indians out of their ancestral homelands. Each spread provides information about the context, wording, and lasting effects of the document paired with interesting sidebars, questions to consider, and historical images"--Amazon.com.

Examines what led to the forced removal of Native Americans to reservations on the Trail of Tears, the effect the experience had on the people, and the lasting impact on United States history.

"A history of the people and events that influenced the North American Indian tribe known as the Cherokee, including chief John Ross and conflicts surrounding the Trail of Tears"--Provided by publisher.

Government troops force Cherokee Jesse Smoke and his family to relocate, setting them on the dangerous Trail of Tears.

This in-depth resource delves into the story of the Cherokee Indians from the time before the arrival of European colonists through the current issues that they face today.

The story of Sequoyah and the creation of the Cherokee syllabary, as told by his thirteen year old son.