Cherokee I. Introduction & Index North American tribe, of the Iroquoian linguistic family and the Southeast culture area. The Cherokee played an important role in colonial America and in United States history; they remain one of the largest tribes in the United States. II History III Culture IV Contemporary Life © Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved. -next page- "Cherokee," Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2000 http://encarta.msn.com © 1997-2000 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

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