Curated OER
Native Lands: Indians in Georgia-Shifting Ground Political Cartoon-Introduction
Students explore the relationship between the Creek, Cherokee, and European/American cultures prior to the American Revolution. Students do Internet research to identify and explain changes in these cultures, then create six panel...
Curated OER
Native Lands: Indians in Georgia , Losing Ground: Removal, 1802-1838
Students investigate the removal of the Creek Indians from Georgia. Students read the story of the Creek removal from Georgia, locate sites mentioned on a map, and create a related timeline. Students share their thoughts on the Creek...
Curated OER
Benjamin Hawkins and the Creek Indians
Eighth graders explore the settling of South Carolina. In this U.S. History lesson, student research the events leading to the settlement of South Carolina by the Native Americans, then discuss and answer questions that relate to the...
Other
Muscogee (Creek) Nation History
The Muscogee (Creek) people are descendants of a remarkable culture that, before 1500 AD, spanned all the region known today as the Southeastern United States. The Muscogee were not one tribe but a union of several. Member tribes were...
Ancestry
Rootsweb: The Creek War of 1813 and 1814
Resource proposes to give as accurate an account as can now be obtained from written and printed records, from traditions, and from personal observation, of that portion of American history known as the Creek War of 1813 and 1814.
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Mary Musgrove
Mary Musgrove played an important role in the history of the Creeks and the state of Georgia helping to maintain peace on the frontier. The New Georgia Encyclopedia does an excellent job of outlining her life and accomplishments in this...
Other
About North Georgia: Intro to the Creek Nation
Wow! Great site from About North Georgia with several pages about the Creek Nation, including what tribes make up the Nation, the history of the Creek, and their system of government. Be sure to check out the links on the bottom of the...
Other
Our Georgia History: The Creek Indians of Georgia
Covers the history of the Creek Indians in Georgia, including first contact with European explorers, interactions with the settlers, and conflicts they were involved in during the 18th century.
Son of the South
Son of the South: Indian Tribes
Information about various Indian tribes including the Sioux, Cherokees, Comanches. Cheyennes, Creeks, Seminoles, and Apaches.
Other
Poarch Band of Creek Indians: Tribal Government Structure
Explains how the tribal government for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians is structured and functions. Provides access to complete tribal constitution, the tribal and ethical codes, and the tribal ordinances.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Creeks in Alabama
The Creek Indians, native to Alabama are featured in this brief historical overview.
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Creek Indians
Interesting encyclopedia article that explores the history of the Creek Indians in Georgia. Includes suggestions for further reading.
PBS
New Perspectives on the West: Sam Houston (1793 1863)
This biography on Sam Houston focuses his life as an advocate for Indians and his controversial political career.
Other
Fort Mims Most Brutal Indian Massacre in Us History
Provides a detailed summay of the massacre at Fort Mims in 1813, the aftermath, and Fort Mims today.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Native American Removal
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using Activotes, students are assessed on their knowledge of the Native Americans' removal.
Other
Southeast American Indian Facts: Creek Indians Facts
Presents some basic facts about the history and culture of the Creek people.