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| '''Meskwaki''' was a [[UnitedStates/NativeAmericanNations|Native American nation]]. The nation is also sometimes referred to as '''Fox'''. |
'''Meskwaki''' (also known as '''Fox''') was a [[UnitedStates/NativeAmericanNations|Native American nation]]. |
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| In 1804, on behalf of both the Sauk and Meskwaki nations, '''Quashquame''' (''Jumping Fish'') signed the '''Treaty of St. Louis'''. This ceded all land between the Illinois and Mississippi, as well as a portion of the Missouri River basin. '''Makataimeshekiakiak''' (''Black Sparrow Hawk'', or simply ''Black Hawk'') organized a militia to contest the cession of land. In 1832, the '''Black Hawk War''' erupted and ended with his defeat. He was imprisoned but eventually released. | |
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| On behalf of the [[UnitedStates/Sauk|Sauk]] and Meskwaki nations, [[UnitedStates/Quashquame|Quashquame]] was compelled to sign the '''Treaty of St. Louis''' in 1804 and cede all land between the Illinois and Mississippi, as well as a portion of the Missouri River basin, to [[UnitedStates/WilliamHenryHarrison|Harrison]]. The lands were reorganized into the '''Indiana Territory''', with a capital in [[UnitedStates/Vincennes|Vincennes]], under Harrison's governorship. | |
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Meskwaki
Meskwaki (also known as Fox) was a Native American nation.
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History
The Meskwaki nation has Algonquin origins. They were a dominant force in the Fox River system in Wisconsin, competing with the Ojibwe. Until the creation of alternative canals, the Fox-Wisconsin Riverway was the primary method for traversing the Great Lakes system and the Mississippi River system. The portage was about 2 miles long and had minimal grade change. During high water events, the Wisconsin could even overflow across the portage.
In addition, the Meshkwaki nation had a tradition of ore mining and smelting.
The First (1712-1714) and Second Fox Wars (1728) were part of a larger, decades long period of violence. The French sought to dominate the riverway. Ultimately, the Meskwaki were decimated and forged a military alliance with the Sauk nation. They both migrated south into the lands between the Illinois and Mississippi.
Meskwaki tribes participated in the conquest of Illinois territories.
On behalf of the Sauk and Meskwaki nations, Quashquame was compelled to sign the Treaty of St. Louis in 1804 and cede all land between the Illinois and Mississippi, as well as a portion of the Missouri River basin, to Harrison. The lands were reorganized into the Indiana Territory, with a capital in Vincennes, under Harrison's governorship.
Makataimeshekiakiak organized a militia to contest the cession of land. The Black Hawk War was a major military engagement but ultimately failed to halt the nation's removal.
TODO: learn some history!
Composition
TODO: learn some tribal government!
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