Trail of Tears

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  • Jan 1, 1540

    Hernando De Soto travels the Cherokee territory.

  • Cherokee leaders visit England.

  • Cherokee fight in the French and India war.

  • Cherokees sign more treaties land to United Stated.

  • The India removal act is passed.

  • The Trail of Tears started because Cherokees are forced off their land to Indian Territory.

  • A new capital is establishe by the Cherokee Nation in what is now known as Oklahoma.

  • White settlers take over Cherokee Outlet.

  • W.C. Rogers dies. He was the last Cherokee chief.

  • Chief J.B. Milam calls Cherokee convention.

  • First national holiday for Cherokees.

  • Cherokee National historical society founded.

  • Cherokee Foundation Formed.

  • Cherokee National gets ownership of beds and banks.

  • Cherokee voters accept new constitution.

  • Wilma Man killer becomes principal chief again to serve her second term.

  • Joe Byrd and Garland Eagle elected principal chief.