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Choctaw

Muskogean language

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Oct 28, 2025
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Who was Albert Pike and what were his major life events (1809–1891)?

Albert Pike (1809–1891) was a multifaceted figure: a Northern-born lawyer, editor, and poet who became a Confederate brigadier general and the long‑time Sovereign Grand Commander of the Scottish Rite,...

Nov 22, 2025
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What role did Albert Pike play in the Confederate government and military leadership?

Albert Pike served as the Confederate commissioner to several Native American nations and was commissioned a brigadier general who led Indian Territory forces early in the Civil War; his command fough...

Jan 18, 2026

Which Indigenous peoples adopted or shaped cattle herding practices in the American West?

Indigenous peoples across the American West both adopted and reshaped cattle herding from the 18th century onward, ranging from early Spanish-era vaquero instruction in the Southwest to large twentiet...

Jan 17, 2026

How have privacy and RFID security concerns influenced tribal decisions about adopting enhanced tribal IDs?

Privacy and RFID security concerns have become a central factor shaping whether and how tribal nations adopt Enhanced Tribal Identification (ETC) cards, forcing tribes to weigh federal pressure to mee...

Nov 12, 2025

What was the role of the Five Civilized Tribes in owning enslaved Black people in 1830s–1860s?

The Five Civilized Tribes—the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek (Muscogee), and Seminole—participated in in the 1830s–1860s, adopting and adapting chattel slavery practices alongside preexisting for...