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1 Cherokee War

2 Took place between 1758 and 1761 British Forces vs. Cherokee Indians Had previously been allies Each suspected the other of betrayal

3 Fighting broke out after a long period of unsuccessful searching for the French
Frustrations grew and eventually led to British massacre of the Cherokee British led some of the largest attacks of the time through Appalachian region burning and destroying Cherokee villages

4 Cherokee were forced to turn over much of their land in South Carolina
War ended with a treaty between the Cherokee, Virginia, and South Carolina Cherokee were forced to turn over much of their land in South Carolina Group of Cherokee were taken to London where they received warm welcome This upset Colonists and made their efforts seem worthless Led to increased international tensions eventually causing revolution


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