In 1699, an expedition of Frenchmen encountered American Indians in the lower Mississippi Valley who referred to themselves as Choctaw. As the settlers expanded throughout America, the Choctaw developed a relationship with and adapted to the demands of these newfound neighbors. The Choctaw examines the history of these Native Americans, beginning with the Choctaw Confederacy, and provides insights into how the Choctaw survived as individuals and sovereign tribes in the aftermath of the removal policy of the 19th century. Today, three federally recognized tribes of Choctaw have a combined membership of nearly 200,000. This new title discusses the struggles and successes this people have faced throughout the centuries.
CONTENTS Foreword 1: Choctaw Emergence 2: The Choctaw in Colonial North America 3: The Choctaw and the American Republic 4: Removal and Division 5: The Post-removal Choctaw Republic 6: The Choctaw in the Twentieth Century 7: The Mississippi Choctaw 8: The Choctaw in the Twenty-first Century Chronology and Timeline Glossary Bibliography Further Resources Picture Credits Index About the Contributors