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Cherokees of the Southeast Today
Think about what you have learned of Native Americans to answer these questions.
- Why would the Cherokees pose for pictures in clothing that is not part of their tradition?
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- Which region of the United States would you visit to see tepees?
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- Do you think many visitors to Tennessee are fooled by the fact that the Cherokees only build tepees and dress in warbonnets to interest them?
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- Why was the establishment of the Smokey Mountain National Park a golden opportunity for the Cherokees living on reservations near the mountains?
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