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Choctaws and Missionaries in Mississippi, 18181918,Used
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The presentday Choctaw communities in central Mississippi are a tribute to the ability of the Indian people both to adapt to new situations and to find refuge against the outside world through their uniqueness. Clara Sue Kidwell, whose greatgreatgrandparents migrated from Mississippi to Indian Territory along the Trail of Tears in 1830, here tells the story of those Choctaws who chose not to move but to stay behind in Mississippi.As Kidwell shows, their story is closely interwoven with that of the missionaries who established the first missions in the area in 1818. While the U.S. government sought to civilize Indians through the agency of Christianity, many Choctaw tribal leaders in turn demanded education from Christian missionaries. The missionaries allied themselves with these leaders, mostly mixedbloods; in so doing, the alienated themselves from the fullblood elements of the tribe and thus failed to achieve widespread Christian conversion and education. Their failure contributed to the growing arguments in Congress and by Mississippi citizens that the Choctaws should be move to the West and their territory opened to white settlement.The missionaries did establish literacy among the Choctaws, however, with ironic consequences. Although the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek in 1830 compelled the Choctaws to move west, its fourteenth article provided that those who wanted to remain in Mississippi could claim land as individuals and stay in the state as private citizens. The claims were largely denied, and those who remained were often driven from their lands by white buyers, yet the Choctaws maintained their communities by clustering around the few men who did get title to lands, by maintaining traditional customs, and by continuing to speak the Choctaw language. Now Christian missionaries offered the Indian communities a vehicle for survival rather than assimilation.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Choctaws and Missionaries in Mississippi, 1818–1918'? A: The book focuses on the history of the Choctaw communities in central Mississippi and their interactions with Christian missionaries from 1818 to 1918.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Choctaws and Missionaries in Mississippi, 1818–1918' is Clara Sue Kidwell.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on February 15, 1997.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 272 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for those interested in Native American history? A: Yes, the book is categorized under Native American history and provides insights into the Choctaws' adaptation and survival.
- Q: Does the book include any historical events related to the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek? A: Yes, the book discusses the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek and its impact on the Choctaw community and their land claims.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of adaptation, survival, cultural identity, and the complex relationship between the Choctaws and missionaries.
- Q: Can I find information about the impact of missionaries on the Choctaw education in this book? A: Yes, the book discusses how missionaries contributed to literacy among the Choctaws and the resulting social dynamics.