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Season 2 • Episode 4

Treaty of Hopewell: A Broken Promise

Discover How the World Came to Our Door

The Treaty of Hopewell was our first treaty with the U.S., securing Chickasaw boundaries, protection by the U.S. militia and identifying us as a sovereign nation. But westward expansion had just begun, and the Treaty of Hopewell was soon broken. Even so, centuries later, we’ve achieved its ideals of peace and friendship.

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EPISODES

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The Lasting Historical Impact of the Chickasaws

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The Battle of Fallen Timbers

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George Washington and the Chickasaws: A Bond of Mutual Respect

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Defeating De Soto in the Battle of Chicasa

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Chickasaw Bluffs and Present-Day Memphis

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Holding Our Own in French Louisiana

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A Promise from President Washington

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Treaty of Hopewell: A Broken Promise

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Chickasaws as Guardians of the Valley

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Piominko & Washington: A Friendship Cut Short

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The Natchez Trace: An Ancient Footpath

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George Colbert - War of 1812

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Davy Crockett: An Early Supporter of Tribal Sovereignty

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Original Homeland in Alabama

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Payamataha's Pursuit of Peace

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Tribal Councils: Benjamin Franklin's Framework for Democracy

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Tishomingo: The Historic Chickasaw National Capitol

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Tupelo

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One Tribe One Mission

"Our mission to enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people will continue to serve as our guidepost as we work together to build an even brighter future"

Bill Anoatubby, Governor

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