Historical Events tagged with "creek nation"
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Creek Nation Cedes Territory in Treaty
The Treaty of Fort Jackson, signed in 1814, forced the Creek Nation to cede vast areas of land in what are now Alabama and Georgia. This significant loss was a consequence of the Creek War during the broader American Indian Wars, which pitted the Creek against American settlers. The treaty was negotiated by General Andrew Jackson and other military leaders after the Creek suffered defeats. This marked a crucial shift in land ownership and power dynamics in the Southeast.
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U.S. forces, led by General Andrew Jackson, achieved a significant victory over the Creek Nation at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend in central Alabama. This conflict was a crucial part of the Creek War, which was driven by tension between settlers and Native Americans. Jackson's forces, comprising about 3,000 men, launched a coordinated assault against the Creek's fortified position on the bend of the Tallapoosa River. The U.S. victory led to the signing of the Treaty of Fort Jackson and the cession of vast territories from the Creek Nation.
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