Cherokees | Palmetto Heritage

The story of the Cherokees is told through scenes from "lJnto These Hills" the outdoor drama in Cherokee, North Carolina that depicts the story of the Cherokees. The video centers around an Indian named Tsali. Tsali's wife was murdered by a soldier who Tsali subsequently kills. He then flees to a hiding place in the mountains with his sons. The commander of the army makes a deal that if Tsali will give himself up then the others who had fled to hiding places in the mountains could go free. Emphasis is on the removal of the Cherokees to Oklahoma between 1817 and the 1840's in the infamous "Trail of Tears."

Standards

• 3-2 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the exploration and settlement of South Carolina.
  • 3-2.0 The inhabitants of the early Carolina colony included native, immigrant, and enslaved peoples. To understand how these various groups interacted to form a new and unique culture, the student will utilize the knowledge and skills set forth in the...
    • 3-2.3 Describe the initial contact, cooperation, and conflict between the Native Americans and European settlers in South Carolina.
• 4.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the settlement and colonization of North America, including South Carolina, between 16001730.
  • 4.1.CO Compare the interactions among cultural groups as a result of European colonization.
• 8.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the development of South Carolina during the settlement and colonization of North America in the period of 1500 1756.
  • 8.1.CC Analyze the changes and continuities of the Native Americans experiences prior to and as a result of settlement and colonization.