essay

Early nineteenth-century Cherokee political organization

cherokee indian nation :a troubled history • Knoxville • Published In 1979 • Pages: 92-109

By: Persico, V. Richard.

Abstract
This article describes Cherokee political organization as it existed in the early nineteenh century. This organization consisted of traditional elements and newer forms adopted in response to European contact.
Subjects
History
Acculturation and culture contact
Community structure
Community councils
Form and rules of government
Deliberative councils
External relations
Judicial authority
culture
Cherokee
HRAF PubDate
2000
Region
North America
Sub Region
Eastern Woodlands
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Delores Walters ; 1988: John Beierle ; 2006
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
1760-1838
Coverage Place
southeastern states and Oklahoma, United States
Notes
V. Richard Persico, Jr.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 108-109)
LCCN
78013222
LCSH
Cherokee Indians