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North American Indians - The Cherokee (North American Indians)
North American Indians The Cherokee - North American Indians Author:Catherine M. Petrini The Cherokees' culture grew out of the steep inclines and misty ravines of the southern Appalachians. While maintaining their traditions, they outwardly adopted some customs of their white neighbors. That adaptability helped them thrive -- until the government confiscated their land and forced them west along the Trail of Tears. Today they are a... more »mong the most populous Native American tribes, but survival came at a cost.« less