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Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma: Culture & Heritage

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive information on the culture and traditions of the Choctaw, and their social life in the past. Covers such topics as foods, games, medicine, clothing, etc. The text is often based on accounts written in the past.
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Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma: Allen Wright

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A very brief biography of Allen Wright, who became Chief of the Choctaw Nation in 1866.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Choctaws

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive information about the Choctaw. Covers their history before and after the Europeans arrived, their forced removal from their lands, their establishment of a sovereign nation, their language, culture, traditions, economy, etc.
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Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
The Choctaw Nation's governing structure is set forth in its revised 1984 constitution. Like the U.S. government, there are three branches, executive, legislative and judicial. Read about how the tribal government of this Choctaw Nation...
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Oklahoma Historical Society

Oklahoma Historical Society: Choctaw

For Students 9th - 10th
A summary of Choctaw history from 1820 when they ceded much of their land, through to the beginning of the 21st century. It oulines the many changes they went through, the treaties they signed, their support of the Confederate side...
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Oklahoma State University

Chronicles of Oklahoma: Chief Allen Wright

For Students 9th - 10th
An excerpt from a history of Oklahoma, this eight-page section covers the biography and accomplishments of Allen Wright. Among other notable accomplishments, Wright is credited with suggesting the name "Oklahoma" for the territories...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Creek War Journals

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
After a study of the Creek War, students will explore perspectives of families on both sides of the war. Students will compose journal entries from a selected social class of the era to develop and exhibit an understanding and...