An American Epic Of War And Splendor In The Cherokee Nation

The Cherokee people have a long and proud history, dating back to the time before Europeans arrived in North America. They were one of the most powerful and influential tribes in the Southeast, and they played a major role in the American Revolution.

Blood Moon: An American Epic of War and Splendor in the Cherokee Nation

by John Sedgwick

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However, the Cherokee's fortunes changed dramatically after the war. The United States government began to pressure the Cherokee to sell their land and move west. The Cherokee resisted, but they were eventually forced to sign a treaty that ceded most of their land in the East.

In 1838, the Cherokee were forcibly removed from their homes and marched west on a Trail of Tears. Thousands of Cherokee died along the way, and those who survived were forced to start over in a new land.

The Cherokee did not give up, however. They rebuilt their lives in Oklahoma, and they eventually became one of the most successful Native American tribes in the United States.

The Cherokee story is a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit. It is a story of war and splendor, of loss and redemption. It is a story that deserves to be told and retold for generations to come.

The American Civil War

The American Civil War was a watershed moment in American history. It was a war between the North and the South, between slavery and freedom. The Cherokee people were caught in the middle of this conflict, and they fought on both sides.

Some Cherokee sided with the Union, while others sided with the Confederacy. The Cherokee who fought for the Union were motivated by a desire to protect their land and their people. The Cherokee who fought for the Confederacy were motivated by a desire to preserve their way of life.

No matter which side they fought on, the Cherokee suffered greatly during the Civil War. Thousands of Cherokee were killed, and many more were displaced from their homes.

The Aftermath of the Civil War

The Civil War ended in 1865 with the victory of the Union. The Cherokee people were devastated by the war, but they were also determined to rebuild their lives.

The Cherokee returned to their homes in Oklahoma, and they began to rebuild their communities. They also began to fight for their rights as American citizens.

In 1898, the Cherokee Nation was granted the right to self-government. The Cherokee have since become one of the most successful Native American tribes in the United States.

The Cherokee Today

The Cherokee people are a proud and resilient people. They have overcome many challenges, and they have emerged as one of the most successful Native American tribes in the United States.

Today, the Cherokee Nation is a thriving community with a rich culture and a bright future.

An American Epic Of War And Splendor In The Cherokee Nation is a powerful and moving story of the Cherokee people. It is a story of war and splendor, of loss and redemption. It is a story that deserves to be told and retold for generations to come.

Blood Moon: An American Epic of War and Splendor in the Cherokee Nation

by John Sedgwick

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	52839 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	513 pages

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