The Cherokee War
What happened in SC during the French and Indian War?
How valuable were the Cherokee to the British?
The Cherokee Nation has been associated with the British since 1674 when they exchanged deerskins and other furs for European trade goods. In 1712 they allied with the British and sent 200 warriors against the Tuscarora Indians. During the French and Indian War, they were heavily recruited by the British to fight against the French. At one time, the Cherokee nation controlled 140,000 square miles in the southern Appalachians. The English colonists needed Cherokee presence and their warriors experience to help form a barrier between them and any possible French incursions.
Assignment
Go to the Prezi Presentation below to learn about the Cherokee War and South Carolina's involvement in the French and Indian War.
Click Below to Complete an Exit Ticket. Make sure to bookmark the link that allows you to edit your respinses in case you do not finish today.
Key Ideas to Remember
Alliance
The Cherokee were once allies to the British before the French and Indian War.
Conflict
The Cherokee fought British settlers who were moving into the back country.
Treaty
The war ended with the Treaty of Augusta. A dividing line was drawn to separate Cherokee land from British territory.
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