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Read the following quote: "Your invention of the alphabet is worth more to your people than two bags full of gold in the hands of every Cherokee." -Sam Houston (from History of Sequoyah, Cherokee.org)

This text suggests that Sequoyah was an important part of Cherokee history. How does the following historical account of Sequoyah build on or challenge that idea?


"Between the years of 1809 and 1821, [Sequoyah] accomplished a feat, which no other person in history has done single-handedly. Through the development of the Cherokee Syllabary, he brought people literacy and the gift of communicating through long distances and the ages. This one person brought to his people this great gift without hired educators, no books, and no cost." - From History of Sequoyah, Cherokee.org

It explains that the Cherokee had no language before him.

It describes how his invention brought the Cherokee Nation literacy and the ability to tell their stories and troubles through the years.

He gives his motivation for inventing the alphabet.

It explains other people in history have done the same thing as Sequoyah.

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Answer:

I took the test the other day and the answer was the second one.

I hope this helps you during your test.

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Hey there!

heres the exam from last year

Read the following quote: "Your invention of the alphabet is worth more to your-example-1
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