What did Stand Watie do after the American Civil War?
Entered politics
Built a school
Rebuilt his plantation
Opened a trading post
Answer
After the American Civil War, Stand Watie stayed out of politics and focused on rebuilding his plantation. He led the Southern Cherokee delegation to Washington, D.C., to sue for peace, but the federal government negotiated only with the leaders who had sided with the Union.
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