What was the Transylvania Purchase, and what did the Cherokee receive in exchange for the land?

A) land in Tennessee and Kentucky for goods

The Transylvania Purchase was a large land deal in 1775 where the Transylvania Company, led by Richard Henderson, acquired a vast tract of land from the Cherokee Nation. This land primarily covered much of what is now Kentucky and a portion of Tennessee. In exchange for this land, the Cherokee received a significant amount of goods, including blankets, clothing, tools, and weapons.