Choctaw Indians
Choctaw Indians - Then and Now
Table of Contents
-Early History
-Changes
-Choctaw Indians Today
Table of Contents
-Early History
-Changes
-Choctaw Indians Today
Early History
The Choctaw Indians were originally located in Mississippi.
The Mississippi Choctaws live on a reservation, which is land that belongs to the tribe and is under their control. The Oklahoma Choctaws live on trust land. Each Choctaw tribe has its own government, laws, police, and services, just like a small country.
The Choctaw Indians were originally located in Mississippi.
The Mississippi Choctaws live on a reservation, which is land that belongs to the tribe and is under their control. The Oklahoma Choctaws live on trust land. Each Choctaw tribe has its own government, laws, police, and services, just like a small country.
The Choctaw people lived in settled villages of houses and small cornfields. Choctaw homes were made of plaster and rivercane walls, with thatched roofs. These dwellings were about as strong and warm as log cabins.
The Indians used symbols to describe what they were trying to say.
Choctaw men were hunters and sometimes went to war to protect their families. Choctaw women were farmers and also did most of the child care and cooking. Both genders took part in storytelling, artwork and music, and traditional medicine.
Choctaw hunters primarily used bows and arrows. Fishermen generally used fishing spears and nets. In war, Choctaw men fired their bows or fought with tomahawks and clubs
Choctaw hunters primarily used bows and arrows. Fishermen generally used fishing spears and nets. In war, Choctaw men fired their bows or fought with tomahawks and clubs
Changes
Trail of Tears was the Choctaw and Cherokee name for what the Americans called Indian Removal. During the 1800's, the US government created an "Indian Territory" in Oklahoma and sent all the eastern Native American tribes to live there. Some tribes willingly agreed to this plan. Other tribes didn't want to go, and the American army forced them. The Choctaws were one of the southeastern tribes forced to move to a new location in Oklahoma. Most of them had to go on foot, and thousands died of exhaustion and disease. It was a terrible time in history.
Choctaw Indians Today
There are two Choctaw tribes today. The Mississippi Choctaws live on a reservation, which is land that belongs to the tribe and is under their control. The Oklahoma Choctaws live on trust land. Each Choctaw tribe has its own government, laws, police, and services, just like a small country. However, the Choctaws are also US citizens and must obey American law. In the past, the Choctaws were led by a council made up of two chiefs from each Choctaw band. Today, the Choctaw chief and council members are popularly elected, like senators and governors are.
There are two Choctaw tribes today. The Mississippi Choctaws live on a reservation, which is land that belongs to the tribe and is under their control. The Oklahoma Choctaws live on trust land. Each Choctaw tribe has its own government, laws, police, and services, just like a small country. However, the Choctaws are also US citizens and must obey American law. In the past, the Choctaws were led by a council made up of two chiefs from each Choctaw band. Today, the Choctaw chief and council members are popularly elected, like senators and governors are.
Glossary
Choctaw is pronounced "CHOCK-taw." It comes from their own tribal name, Chahta, which was the name of a legendary Choctaw leader.
Trail of Tears was the Choctaw and Cherokee name for what the Americans called Indian Removal. During the 1800's, the US government created an "Indian Territory" in Oklahoma and sent all the eastern Native American tribes to live there. Some tribes willingly agreed to this plan. Other tribes didn't want to go, and the American army forced them. The Choctaws were one of the southeastern tribes forced to move to a new location in Oklahoma. Most of them had to go on foot, and thousands died of exhaustion and disease. It was a terrible time in history.
Choctaw is pronounced "CHOCK-taw." It comes from their own tribal name, Chahta, which was the name of a legendary Choctaw leader.
Trail of Tears was the Choctaw and Cherokee name for what the Americans called Indian Removal. During the 1800's, the US government created an "Indian Territory" in Oklahoma and sent all the eastern Native American tribes to live there. Some tribes willingly agreed to this plan. Other tribes didn't want to go, and the American army forced them. The Choctaws were one of the southeastern tribes forced to move to a new location in Oklahoma. Most of them had to go on foot, and thousands died of exhaustion and disease. It was a terrible time in history.
Bibliography
Article Title: Early History
Website Title: Facts for Kids: Choctaw Indians (Choctaws) - Orrin's Website
Article Title: Early History
Website Title: Facts for Kids: Choctaw Indians (Choctaws) - Orrin's Website