Chickasaw Tribe

When did the history of the Chickasaw Nation in Oklahoma begin?

• 1830

• 1818

• 1861

• 1856

What was the name of the treaty that foreshadowed the removal of the Chickasaw from their traditional lands?

• Treaty of Old Town

• Treaty of Franklin

• Treaty of Washington

• Treaty of Doaksville

In which year did the Chickasaw Nation emerge as a separate entity with a new constitution?

• 1861

• 1855

• 1837

• 1907

Who became the first governor of the new Chickasaw Nation?

• Bill Anoatubby

• Overton James

• Cyrus Harris

• Andrew Jackson

What event caused the Chickasaw Nation to declare its independence in 1861?

• Ratification of a new constitution

• Election of a new chief

• Signing of a new treaty

• Outbreak of armed sectional conflict

What did the Curtis Act of 1898 do to the Chickasaw and other Indian nations?

• Granted them statehood

• Forced them to consider allotment and terminate independent governments

• Provided them with economic aid

• Recognized their sovereignty

When did the Chickasaw Nation cease to exist from?

• 1861 to 1898

• 1837 to 1861

• 1907 to 1983

• 1856 to 1907

Who became the first elected governor of the Chickasaw Nation since 1904?

• Cyrus Harris

• Overton James

• Bill Anoatubby

• Andrew Jackson

What did the Chickasaw Nation achieve under the leadership of Gov. Bill Anoatubby?

• Cultural rebirth

• Recognition of sovereignty

• Economic and political stability

• Statehood

What remained a primary focus of tribal leaders in the Chickasaw Nation?

• Economic growth

• Educational opportunities

• Heritage preservation and study of Chickasaw language, culture, and history

• Political infighting