Cherokee

Cherokee The Cherokee Indians were one of the most prosperous and progressive tribes in the country. They were also the largest tribe in the southeastern part of the United States. The Cherokee were a branch off the Iroquois Nation. The language they spoke was Iroquian. They got their name from “Chelokee” meaning “people of different speech,” and in their language they called themselves “Aniyunwiya” meaning “principle people.” A Cherokee named, Sequoyah, invented a system for …showed first 75 words of 928 total…

…showed last 75 words of 928 total…their land, and seven leaves on each stem for the seven Cherokee clans that made the journey. To this day the Cherokee Rose is seen along the route of the Trail os Tears and is also the official flower of the state of Georgia. Could you imagine all the pain and suffering they must of went through. I would like to take a walk on the Trail of Tears to see all the beautiful roses.