Stand Watie

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Stand Watie born?December 12, 1806
2. Where was Stand Watie born?Coosa River, Georgia
3. What is the cherokee name?Degadoga, meaning 'Stand firm'
4. What is the confederate military rank?Brigadier-General
5. Who was Stand Watie?Stand Watie was a Cherokee leader who became a general during the Civil War. He was known for standing firm in his beliefs and for his strong leadership.
6. Why did Stand Watie join the Confederacy?He joined the Confederacy because he thought it would protect Cherokee interests. He was appointed colonel and later promoted to general.

Treaty Party: A faction of Cherokee who supported the 1835 Treaty of New Echota for removal.
Trans-Mississippi Theater: The region west of the Mississippi River where significant Civil War campaigns occurred.
Tribal Sovereignty: The inherent right of Native American tribes to govern themselves.
Indian Territory: Designated land in present-day Oklahoma for the resettlement of Native American tribes.