This video some of which is a reenactment is suitable for high school students. Cherokee history when white europeans began showing up in the 16th century, the. April 10 2014 julia coates, a member of the cherokee nation tribal council, discusses the trail of tears. The cherokee trail of tears authorstream presentation. It adds the authenticity to the videos subject matter. Cherokee legacy is a 2006 documentary by richheape films. Cherokee westward on the trail of tears legends of america. I would recommend anyone purchasing this even it is to learn the history of the cherokee. According to legend, the white cherokee rose, the state flower of georgia, grew everywhere a tear fell on the sad trail of tears. In 1830, eager to gain access to lands inhabited by native americans, president andrew jackson enacted the indian removal act which forced the.
Cherokee removal, part of the trail of tears, refers to the forced relocation between 1836 and 1839 of the cherokee nation and their roughly 1,600 black slaves from their lands in georgia, south carolina, north carolina, tennessee, and alabama to the indian territory present day oklahoma in the then western united states, and the resultant deaths along the way and at. James earl jones, wes studi, james garner, wayne mitchell, chip richie, steven r. Visit the national park service website to view the trail of tears interactive map. In 1830, eager to gain access to lands inhabited by native americans, president andrew jackson enacted the indian removal act which forced the cherokee nation to leave their homeland and relocate into. James earl jones presence is a strong statement in itself, not to mention his unique way of making almost anything interesting and he adds a feeling of. President andrew jacksons indian removal act of 1830 and the forced removal of the cherokee nation to oklahoma in 1838. Whitsett told me her mother walked the trail of tears as a child. Im a mutt american, yet i put french,german,and swedish american. Major figures of the trail of tears john ross who was principle chief of the cherokee nation 18281866 born turkeytown, al october 3, 1790 died washington dc august 1, 1866 fought to keep cherokee lands through supreme court about north, 2010. Every year on the first full weekend after labor day, the trail of tears commission sponsors an inte. Her name was kalley turner and her mothers name was hawkins. Disease, destruction, and the loss of cherokee land.
The documentary and movie guide are a great way for students to learn about the forced removal of the cherokee from georgia to oklahoma. Their forced journeys lead to a day of remembrance. A choctaw leader described it as a trail of tears and death. Dec 22, 2016 according to legend, the white cherokee rose, the state flower of georgia, grew everywhere a tear fell on the sad trail of tears. See more ideas about trail of tears, native american history, native american indians.
News archive, it may be necessary to download realplayer on your computer. Rutgers university press, 2006, isbn 08538998 englisch. James earl jones presence is a strong statement in. Watch our cartoon for kids on the trail of tears duration. Revolutionary war, cherokee defeat and additional land cessions.
Trail of tears exposes one of the darkest chapters in american history. As narrated by james earl jones with additional vocal work by james garner and crystal gayle, the first film 2006 s trail of tears. The trail of tears devastated the cherokee people and cast a shameful shadow on american. The american legacy of the cherokee trail of tears paul.
In 1830, jackson signed the indian removal act, which gave the government permission to move the cherokees into cotton land, east of the mississippi. Cherokee appeals for federal protection were rejected by president andrew jackson in 1830, the five civilized tribes, which included the chickasaw, choctaw, creek, seminole, and cherokee, were still living east of the mississippi river. Written by lane slate, who also produced and directed it, the trail of tears is a powerful drama about the tragedy of the cherokee indians in the last century. Wes studi does a wonderful job, and speaks the cherokee language eloquently as the story of the cherokee trail of tears unfolds in a long overdue examination of this cherokee legacy. Learn about the cherokee indians and the trail of tears in this lesson. Cherokee legacy this dvd tells the tale of the cheorkee people and the way they were treated in the years of the forward movement of the new american government stealing land to give to the georgia aristocrats of the american southland. The book covers the events leading up to, during, and directly after the trail of tears. The trail of tears cherokee legacy, narrated by james earl jones and featuring wes studi who speaks his native cherokee in the film. Vicki rozema, voices from the trail of tears winstonsalem, nc. Featuring narration by james earl jones and presented by wes studi.
Founders award, international cherokee film festival 2006. The segments of this unit offer an investigation of the impact of circumstance on the music of a people through examination of several musical selections from the five nations heritage choctaw and cherokee in particular during and following the trail of tears of 1831 and 1838 respectively. Jones, who is of blended african and cherokee heritage, narrates in his. Cherokee legacy travels back to 1830, when president andrew jackson set forth the controversial indian removal act that drove the cherokee people from their homelands. The national park service, in partnership with other federal agencies, state and local agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private landowners, administers the trail of tears. Nearly a quarter of the cherokee national died during the trail of tears, arriving in indian territory with few elders and even fewer children. The flowers continue to grow wildly along many of the trails the native american tribes took on their long journey westward. Nearly a quarter of the cherokee died during the trail of tears. Cherokee westward on the trail of tears cherokee seal the cherokee tribe was the first to inhabit what is now the eastern and southeastern united states before most of them were forcefully moved to the ozark plateau. Cherokee removal, part of the trail of tears, refers to the forced relocation between 1836 and 1839 of the cherokee nation and their roughly 1,600 black slaves from their lands in georgia, south carolina, north carolina, tennessee, and alabama to the indian territory present day oklahoma in the then western united states, and the resultant deaths along the way and at the end of the movement. The american legacy of the cherokee trail of tears paul andrews.
Reviewed in the united states on september 17, 2007. It presents the history of the forcible removal and relocation of cherokee people from southeastern states of the united states to territories west of the mississippi river, particularly to the indian territory in the future oklahoma. Commemorating the 17 cherokee detachments the trail encompasses about 2,200 miles of land and water routes, and traverses portions of nine states. The cherokee trail of tears page 2 legends of america. Yet, despite its short history, this city witnessed many significant events. The trail of tears cherokee legacy 2006 trailer youtube. Cherokee legacy is an engaging two hour documentary exploring one of america s darkest periods in which president andrew jacksons indian removal act of 1830 consequently transported native. In 1823 the supreme court handed down a decision which stated that indians could occupy lands within the united states, but could not hold title to those lands. The city of new echota was established in 1825 as the capital of the cherokee nation and it would remain so until 1838, at which point the cherokee nation capital moved to indian territory with the trail of tears. Trail of tears explained everything explained today. This is part 2 of a twopart documentary that explores one of the great historical tragedies of americas aboriginal people. Trail of tears, civil war, and allotment, 18381907. Winfield scott, and a resolution from the cherokee nation. Germany, bosnia, rwanda, and other examples if necessary.
As narrated by james earl jones with additional vocal work by james garner and crystal gayle, the first film 2006s trail of tears. Trail of tears cherokee legacy dvd james earl jones 1888600. Historic and historical archaeological resources of the cherokee. See more ideas about trail of tears, native american history and native american indians. Visit the trail of tears online to see a painting by robert lindneux that commemorates the suffering of the cherokee people during their forced march. In addition to the hardship of traveling so far on foot, starvation was common, as were deaths from diseases such as whooping cough, dysentery, cholera, and typhus.
The cherokee trail of tears by lucinda mason major figures of the trail of tears. The cherokee nation and the trail of tears during the spring semester of 2016, i was given the opportunity to read a very insightful book called, the cherokee nation and the trail of tears, by theda purdue and micheal d. Cherokee legacy explores one of the great historical tragedies of americas aboriginal people. The 1838 cherokee removal from the southeastern united states is chronicled.
Cherokee trail of tears map cherokee indians trail of tears. Documentary on the 1838 cherokee removal from the southeastern united states, dubbed the trail of tears. The national park service is proud to present trail of tears, produced in collaboration with the cherokee nation. The cherokee trail of tears resulted from the enforcement of the treaty of new echota, an agreement signed under the provisions of the indian removal act of 1830, which exchanged indian land in the east for lands west of the mississippi river, but which was never accepted by the elected tribal leadership or a majority of the cherokee people. As one choctaw leader said, the route from their home lands to what is now oklahoma was a trail of tears and death. Visit our keyboard shortcuts docs for details duration. I am trying to see if we are on the registry to become part of the nation and to find any info on my family from tennessee. This four page download supports the film the trail of tears. Beispielsweise chip richies film the trail of tears. In 1830, eager to gain access to lands inhabited by native americans, president andrew jackson enacted the indian removal act which forced the cherokee. Voted the best documentary of 2006 by the american indian film institute, chip richies detailed account of the events that unfolded following the implementation of jacksons indian removal act. Trail of tears cherokee legacy explores americas darkest period james earl jones narrates richheape films, inc. Want to get a better idea of the various routes that make up the trail of tears. The segments of this unit offer an investigation of the impact of circumstance on the music of a people through examination of several musical selections from the five nations heritage choctaw and cherokee in particular during and following the trail of.
Cherokee legacy cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. The cherokee trail of tears resulted from the enforcement of the 1835 treaty of new echota, an agreement signed under the provisions of the indian removal act of 1830, which exchanged native american land in the east for lands west of the mississippi river, but which was never accepted by the elected tribal leadership or a majority of the. It presents the history of the forcible removal and relocation of cherokee. In 1828 the georgia legislature outlawed the cherokee government and confiscated tribal lands. With an april air date, nets the trail of tears is truly an auspicious television event. Trail of tears cherokee legacy explores americas darkest period. Native american documentary films native american studies. Jones, who is of blended african and cherokee heritage, narrates in his customary and. Native language as a powerful tool against the german forces in world war. Cherokee legacy 2006 the 1838 cherokee removal from the southeastern united states is chronicled. Trail of tears and the creation of the eastern band. Bells route of the cherokee trail of tears in tennessee and arkansas, 1838 1839. Cherokee legacy is an engaging two hour documentary exploring one of america s darkest periods in which president andrew jacksons indian removal act of 1830 consequently transported native americans of the cherokee nation to the bleak and unsupportive oklahoma territory in the year 1838.
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