| Then |
Now |
| Lived in huts with thatched roofs. |
Live in modern houses and homes. |
| Hunted, fished, and farmed. |
Buy groceries like everyone else. |
| Used dogs as pack animals, rode horses, used canoes on the water |
Use cars, trucks, and other transportation. |
| Men wore breechcloths and leggings. Women wore long dresses. |
Wear jeans and other modern clothing. |
| Both men and women wore moccasins. |
Wear boots, tennis shoes, and other modern shoes. |
| Men hunted and fished. Women farmed. |
Both men and women have jobs in offices, schools, hospitals, and
other places. |
| Ate fish, deer, rabbits, turkeys, and fresh vegetables. |
Shop at the grocery store and eat all kinds of foods. |
| Used bows, arrows, and spears as tools and weapons. |
Use modern tools and weapons. |
| Lived in the southeast part of America. |
Live all over the United States, but mostly in Oklahoma. |
| Were scattered over the southeast. |
There are over 5,000 Cherokee living in reservations. |
