The Impact of European Settlement on the Native Americans of Georgia

Georgia's early history is rich with Native American culture. Several tribes, including the Apalachees and Cherokees, lived on the land for many years. After Europeans, such as Hernado DeSoto, arrived in the New World, other tribes were forced into the area. During the 19th century, Native American tribes were forced out of Georgia even though the Supreme Court ruled this to be unconstitutional. Many of the tribes that were forced to leave ended up on reservations in Oklahoma. Primary sources and thought-provoking, engaging images ensure no detail is left unshared. Readers will gain a better understanding of Native American cultures through the history of Georgia.