Define It
Trail of Tears
forced removal of the Cherokee from their homes to the west during the winter of 1838-1839
Dahlonega
first gold rush which caused prospectors to flood the area and demand the Native American land.
This president did not try to help the Cherokee even though they had fought together against the Creek in the War of 1812.
Andrew Jackson
Treaty of 1821
Creek gave up all lands between the Ocmulgee and Flint rivers
Which student has the coolest elf ears?
Lily
New Echota
capital of the new Cherokee Nation
In this agreement the federal government promised Native American land in Georgia territory to white settlers.
Compact of 1802
Leader in Creek War of 1813 and member of the Treaty Party.
Major Ridge
In order to gain more territory for hunting, _______ drove the Cherokee out of the mountains in northern Georgia.
white man (settlers)
What is the "dress code" for Thursday?
Whoville Day
Cherokee Phoenix
first newspaper published in the Cherokee language
This agreement gave all Cherokee land to the U.S. government but most of the Cherokee people did not recognize its authority.
Treaty of New Echota
One-eighth Cherokee who became principal chief of the Cherokee 1828-1866.
John Ross
The U.S. government tried to change the lifestyle of the Cherokee people by sending ____ and ____ to live with them.
agents and missionaries
Which classmate has the next birthday?
Mazie
Cherokee Constitution
established a government with a legislature, a chief executive, and a judicial system for the Cherokee Nation similar to the U.S. government.
Major Ridge, John Ridge and Elias Boudinot who formed a this group and signed a treaty that led to the removal of the Cherokee.
Treaty Party
Part-Cherokee, created an alphabet of the Cherokee language based on syllables.
Sequoyah
Cherokee Nation v. Georgia
lawsuit in which the Cherokee argued that Georgia laws should not apply to the Cherokee Nation. The courts ruled against them.
What is the special dress up for Monday?
pjs
Light Horse Guard
Cherokee national police force
This promised that the land given to the Native Americans west of the Mississippi River would be theirs forever.
Indian Removal Act
Cherokee man educated in mission schools, who became an editor and helped form the Treaty Party
Elias Boudinot
Worcester v. Georgia
Case in which the Supreme Court ruled that Georgia law was not valid within the Cherokee Nation.
What special fun activity can you participate in on Tuesday?
Snow Day