The Cherokee Indians were one of the largest of five Native
American tribes who settled in the American Southeast portion of
the country. The tribe came from Iroquoian descent. They had
originally been from the Great Lakes region of the country, but
eventually settled closer to the east coast. Despite popular
folklore, the Cherokee actually lived in cabins made of logs
instead of the stereotypical tee pee. They were a strong tribe
with several smaller sections, all lead by chiefs. The tribe was
highly religious and spiritual. When the American Revolution
took place, the Cherokee Indians supported the British soldiers,
and even assisted them in battle by taking part in several
attacks. The Creek and Choctaw tribes also assisted in the
battles on the British side. Eventually around the 1800s, the
Cherokee Indians began to adopt the culture that the white man
brought to them. They began to dress more European, and even
adopted many of their farming and building methods. In 1828,
gold was discovered on the Cherok