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Native American Indian Facts

Treaty of Fort Jackson

Introduction - Creek Indian
Just who exactly were the Creek Indians, what was their culture like and how did they live? This mostly peaceful group of Southeast American Indian Tribes had roots in Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina and Florida until they were forced out by other tribes and Europeans. They often referred to themselves as Muskogee or Muscogee. The Creek were known to wear highly decorated and sophisticated clothing. Like most Indian tribes, the men and women had specific roles and their kids learned their expected roles at a young age. Among the many more interesting facts about the history of these people include where they built their houses, what food they ate, and what weapons they used.

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Creek Indian General Facts and Information

There are two separate Creek Indian tribes today, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians in Alabama and the Oklahoma Creek Indians.

A small group of Creek Indian descendants remained in their tribal land and currently live on a reservation which is 57 miles from Mobile, Alabama.

The Battle of Burnt Corn in 1813 was part of the larger Creek War. It was initially considered to be a small skirmish, with the Creek Indians of Alabama emerging as the victors, but it ultimately resulted in the defeat of the entire Creek nation.

In 1814 Andrew Jackson signed the Treaty of Fort Jackson which forced the majority of Creek Indians off their land. The few families who were able to remain had aided the U.S. government.

Regular contact and trading with the Europeans and English settlers did not begin for the Creek Indians until the late 1600s.

Multiracial children were the result of the Creeks intermarriage with the white settlers. This occurred frequently and the Creek wives were happy to teach their non-Indian husbands the Creek culture.

Creek Indian Cultural Facts

The Creek Indians were not a nomadic tribe but rather set up thatched-hut houses in villages with a town square as the center of activities. It was here that community events such as dances and meetings took place.

When a village got to big to manage, they simply split into two self-sufficient villages but kept close ties to one another.

The Creeks evolving relationship with the white settlers had a negative impact on their ability to remain self-sufficient. While they were able to trade many goods with the settlers, they began trading for guns which changed their cultural way of hunting.

Similar to many other Indian tribes, the Creek men were skilled hunters and protectors of their family. They relied on animals for both food and clothing.

The women of the tribe did the housekeeping, farming and were the primary caregivers to the children. They were responsible for maintaining a variety of crops and gathered fruits, herbs and roots.

The staple food of the Creek Indians diet was corn. They also ate a wide variety of meats including boar, deer, bison, turkey and fish which was plentiful during the summer.

Common weapons included nets, spears, traps, bow and arrows, tomahawks, and war clubs.

Early Creek jewelry often included boar tusks and antlers. The artwork they are most known for is their basket weaving, woodcarvings and glazed pottery.

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Creek Indians Facts. A list of information about the history and culture of these Southeast American Indians.

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Facts for Kids: Creek Indians (Muscogee Creeks)

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Information about the Creek Indians for students and teachers. Facts about Creek Indian food, clothing, houses, villages, art and crafts, weapons and tools, legends, and customs of the Creek people.

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About 4,000 years ago, the Cherokee people left the southwest region of what would become the United States, in search of a home. They settled for a while around the Great Lakes region, but they were not welcomed. The Iroquois were not happy to see them. The Iroquois forcibly pushed the Cherokee from their land. The Cherokee moved on.

They wandered finally into North Carolina, where they discovered a land full of forests, mountains, rivers, streams, and fertile valleys. Wildlife was plentiful. They settled down happily. Life continued for thousands of years.

Expansion: As their own village populations grew, and as they conquered other tribes in the area, the Cherokee Nation grew. At one time, it covered 8 states including all or portions of the present day states of Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Alabama, Virginia and West Virginia.

First White Men: It was not until the 1600's that the Cherokee met the first white man in their region. White traders found it easy to trade with the Cherokee. As long as you wished them no harm, the Cherokee were peaceful, even helpful. The Cherokee traded deerskins for cloth, hammers, tools, and guns.

Trail of Tears: There were many wars and problems in the intervening years. But it was not until 1830 that, once again, the Cherokee were forcibly pushed from their land, this time by the United States government. The Cherokee were given a new place to live - a reservation located in the southwest, an area they had left 4000 years earlier. The Cherokee were forced to walk all they way to Oklahoma. Many people died on the walk, which is why this move is called "The Trail of Tears".

Written Language: About 200 years ago, the Cherokee developed a written language of their own. They wrote everything down, all their legends and stories and customs, so they could more easily teach their children the old ways.

Today: Today, the Cherokee live in the modern world. There are over 260,000 Cherokees in the United States. Most live in Oklahoma. Some still live in the southeastern region of the United States. They still follow some of their old customs and they still teach their children the old ways. The children do not always listen, as they did once, but most are as fascinated by their heritage as we are.

Come meet the Southeast Cherokee in olden times.
Food and Clothing Government - Peace Chiefs, War Chiefs, Role of Women in Government Village Life, Summer Villages & Winter Villages Roles of Men and Women 7 Clans and Marriage Arts & Crafts Religion, The Deer God, Medicine Man, Festivals, Animal Spirits Ye ho waah (creation myth) Warriors: Preparations for Battle, and the Booger Ceremony Battle Techniques Captives & the Darkening Land Trail of Tears
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The Cherokee Nation in Olden Times for Kids and Teachers - Native Americans in Olden Times for Kids

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About 4,000 years ago, the Cherokee people left the southwest region of what would become the United States, in search of a home. They settled for a while around the Great Lakes region, but they were not welcomed. The Iroquois were not happy to see them.

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Native American History for Kids: Cherokee Tribe and Peoples

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Kids learn about Native American Indian tribe the Cherokee from the Southeast of the United States.

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Facts for Kids: Cherokee Indians (Cherokees)

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Information about the Cherokee Indians for students and teachers. Covers Cherokee tribes in Oklahoma and North Carolina,
with facts about Cherokee Indian food, clothing, houses, villages, art and crafts, weapons and tools, legends, and customs of the Cherokee people.