Prominent Algonquian Tribes

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*Includes pictures *Includes accounts of the tribes written by contemporaries *Includes bibliographies for further reading *Includes a table of contents Throughout the 19th century, American settlers encountered diverse tribes, leading to significant conflicts across the Western frontier, from the Great Plains to the Southwest. Notable leaders like Geronimo and Sitting Bull emerged during this tumultuous period, with Sitting Bull's victory at Little Bighorn marking a traumatic moment in U.S. history. Tecumseh, a prominent Shawnee leader, sought to establish a Native American nation east of the Mississippi River post-American Revolution. The Cheyenne, a significant tribe on the Great Plains, transitioned from agriculture to a nomadic lifestyle, influencing American history and engaging in critical battles, including Little Bighorn. Similarly, the Arapaho evolved from sedentary agriculture to nomadism, forming alliances with the Sioux and Cheyenne amid westward expansion. The Sand Creek Massacre of 1864 highlighted the violent consequences of these tensions. The Chippewa, while less recognized outside the Midwest, played a crucial role in early European exploration and fur trading around the Great Lakes. The Blackfeet's territory extended across Alberta and Montana, with the Sweet Grass Hills holding sacred significance in their culture, serving as a site for vision quests and inscribed petroglyphs, reflecting their rich history