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| Chief Keokuk Cloud |
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Keoluk was the head chief of the Sauk and Fox nation at the time of the Black Hawk War in 1832. Unlike Chief Black Hawk, who was a man of direct action and straightforward speech, Keokuk was a subtle political manipulator.
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| Cactus and Sage Brush |
Keokuk opposed a war with the white man because he knew that his people would surely lose. He convinced his followers not to join Black Hawk in battle.
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| Nearby Waterhole |
Instead, he tried to gain the favor of the government by keeping his people at peace. He told his followers what would happen to the Sauk and Fox nation in the event of war with the Americans.
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| Signs of Water Evaporation |
Page 56 (Book Meme)
-- Great Indian Chiefs by Bellerophon Books"In a contest where our numbers are so unequal to theirs we must ultimately fail. All we can reasonably expect or hope is to wreak our vengeance upon their hated heads, and fall, when fall we must, with our faces to the enemy."
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| Chief Keokuk |
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| Foto Friday: 2 Subjects Theme |
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| Just having a 'lil fun with my readers. |
LadyD Books is participating with the following Friday memes:
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Thinking of all our military heroes at this time. Wishing you and yours a relaxing Memorial Day weekend.
Best,
Thinking of all our military heroes at this time. Wishing you and yours a relaxing Memorial Day weekend.
Best,
“You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me." C. S. Lewis
Great post!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
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DeleteGreat snippet! Love the photos, too. Enjoy your weekend....
ReplyDeleteHEre's MY FRIDAY MEMES POST
Thanks for stopping by Laurel. I look forward to seeing what you're reading.
DeleteBeing Native Canadian, this post is one of my favorites. I love learning about all the different Native tribes and their battles, for my own heritage and for history. Of course, your American stories are not as known to me as ours, but I am quite enamored by it all.
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I'm delighted to hear of your interest in the American Indian, thanks Freda.
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ReplyDeleteStopping by for your 56. Very interesting snippet.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Sidne. History is interesting, indeed.
DeleteThanks for sharing, nice photos and I love the comic!
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It is funny! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment Lori; much appreciated.
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