Creek Confederacy (Noun)
Meaning
A North American Indian confederacy organized by the Muskogee that dominated the southeastern part of the United States before being removed to Oklahoma.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Creek Confederacy was a powerful and complex society that played a significant role in the history of the southeastern United States.
- In the early 19th century, the Creek Confederacy was forcibly removed from their ancestral lands to Indian Territory, now Oklahoma.
- The Creek Confederacy was formed in the 18th century as a loose alliance of Muskogee-speaking tribes and other groups in the region.
- The Creek Confederacy was known for its sophisticated system of government, which included a complex network of clans and town councils.
- The Creek Confederacy was a major player in the politics of the southeastern United States during the American Revolution and the early years of the United States.