1785 - Treaty of Hopewell is the first treaty between the U.S. and the Cherokees. 1791 - Treaty of Holston signed. Includes a call for the U.S. to advance civilization of the Cherokees by giving them farm tools and technical advice. 1802 - Jefferson signs Goergia Compact. 1817 - Treaty makes exchange for land in Arkansas.
Old settlers begin voluntary migration and establish a government there.
In 1828, they are forced to move into Indian territory. 1821 - Sequoyah's Cherokee Syllabary completed, quickly leads to almost total literacy among the Cherokees. 1822 - Cherokee's Supreme Court established. 1824 - First written law of Western Cherokees. 1825 - New Echota, GA authorized as Cherokee capital.