Some Cherokee farms grew into small plantations, worked by African slaves. The settlers introduced new crops and farming techniques. By the 1820s, many Cherokees had adopted some of the cultural patterns of the white settlers as well. They introduced them to crops such as corn, squash, and potatoes and taught them how to use herbal medicines for illnesses. The Cherokees taught the early settlers how to hunt, fish, and farm in their new environment.
When the Europeans settlers arrived, the Indians they encountered, including the Cherokee, assisted them with food and supplies. Government works.Ĭherokee culture thrived for thousands of years in the southeastern United States before European contact. The Trail of Tears – Part Two Forced Removal of the Cherokee Nation from their HomelandĪuthor: National Park Service Source: National Park Service Copyright: No protection is claimed in original U.S.
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