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History of the Trail of Tears Removal of the Cherokee

In 1832, to solidify their claim to Cherokee land, the state of Georgia held two land lotteries that divided the Cherokee Nation into 160 acre lots. They gave these lots to any Georgian who had four dollars...

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Dispossession

      Drummers tap, Brush Stretched skins Accompanied by Doom ridden chants.   Senseless rants. Orders made, Sections slain. Industrial action Late blooming.   We tread the measure of a different...

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