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May 15, 1540
European Contact
Spanish treasure seekers led by Hernando De soto stayed in their towns until the Indians led an attack against them. Scaring them away for the next hundred years. -
Trade
The Chickasaw began to trade with the British -
War
The Chickasaw were frequently at war with the French and Choctaw for the next 60 years. Constant warfare between the British backed the Chickasaw and the other French Indian Allies. -
Hopewell
The Chickasaw signed the treaty of hopewell -
Treaties
The Chickasaw signed three treaties agreeing to give up their land and move towards Indian Territory. -
Choctaw Indians Land
The Chickasaw purchased and moved to Choctaw Indians Land -
New Homes
The Chickasaw produced surplus in their new homes. -
Holmes Colbert
Holmes Colbert married a Chickasaw woman and formed the Chickasaw constitution -
Chickasaw Nation
The Chickasaw nation became the first of the five civilized tribes to become allies of the Confederate states of america. Began to fight in the Civil War -
Old Northwest Territory
The Chickasaw fought with the United States as allies against other Indians of the Old Northwest Territory.
