Cherokee
The Cherokee are a native people who have been living in North America for hundreds of years, long before European settlers arrived. In this movie, you’ll learn about Cherokee history and culture. Explore different Cherokee traditions such as Stomp Dances, stickball, basket weaving, and pottery. Learn how Sequoyah created a way to write the Cherokee language. Find out how President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act, forcing native people from their lands and onto the Trail of Tears. Find out how Cherokee people live today.
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