= Meskwaki = '''Meskwaki''' (also known as '''Fox''') was a [[UnitedStates/NativeAmericanNations|Native American nation]]. <> ---- == History == The Meskwaki nation has [[UnitedStates/Algonquin|Algonquin]] origins. They were a dominant force in the Fox River system in Wisconsin, competing with the [[UnitedStates/Ojibwe|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 [[France|French]] sought to dominate the riverway. Ultimately, the Meskwaki were decimated and forged a military alliance with the [[UnitedStates/Sauk|Sauk nation]]. They both migrated south into the lands between the Illinois and Mississippi. Meskwaki tribes participated in the conquest of [[UnitedStates/Illinois|Illinois]] territories. 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. [[UnitedStates/Makataimeshekiakiak|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! ---- CategoryRicottone CategoryState CategoryTodoLearnGovernment CategoryTodoLearnHistory