What was the impact of the American Civil War on the Cherokee Nation?
New peace treaty required
Cherokee Nation remained neutral
Cherokee Nation gained territory
Cherokee Nation lost its sovereignty
Answer
Because the majority of Cherokee Nation leaders allied with the Confederacy during the American Civil War, the United States required a new peace treaty after the war. This treaty also provided for the emancipation of Cherokee slaves.
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