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Native nation whose capital in 1835 was New Echota, in Georgia; its government was led by Principal Chief John Ross.

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Cherokee Nation. Native nation whose capital in 1835 was New Echota, in Georgia; its government was led by Principal Chief John Ross.

1835

John Ross, head of Cherokee Nation. Principal Chief.

Cherokee Nation, headquartered in New Echota and Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

Cherokee Nation, involved in Treaty of New Echota and Trail of Tears.

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