southeast region people. native americans first people to live in this area cherokee was the largest...
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Southeast region
PEOPLE
Native Americans
• First people to live in this area• Cherokee was the largest Native American
group
Trail of Tears
• The U.S government forced the Cherokee off their lands so the Europeans could settle there
• They were force d to walk hundreds of miles to what is not Oklahoma
• Called the Journey “ The Trail of Tears”– Because many died to illness, hunger, exhaustion
Changing times
• After the civil war-changes happened• Segregation happened here-separating races– Bathrooms, schools
Sound of Music
• SE region is Rich in music• Many musicians come from this region
instruments
• Fiddles, banjos, guitars came from here• Blues music• Jazz music• Rock and Roll music
Spanish
• Spanish brought songs and music that you still hear today
Africans
• Africans brought music and food and culture– Many first came unwilling-slavery
French
• Brought language, music, food, customs