2m

The Arduous Journey from Charlestown

Richard Green

• Historic Figures

At present day Tupelo, the Chickasaws lived far from Charlestown, the British trading center.

2m

The Chickasaws: Dilemma in Aligning with the British

Richard Green

• Historic Figures

Richard Green describes how the British traders had established the trading relationship with other tribes.

1m

The Chickasaws: Terms Set Forth by the British

Richard Green

• Historic Figures

Richard Green notes that the British needed manpower: Indian slaves to work their sugar cane plantations in the Caribbean.

2m

The Chickasaws' Early Meetings with the French and British

Brad Lieb

After migrating north up the Black Prairie, the Chickasaws again encountered European explorers, this time the French, around 1680.

1m 30s

Chickasaws in Desperate Need of Supplies

Brad Lieb

• Historic Figures

Enduring almost daily raids by French-allied Indians, the Chickasaws could not hunt for the deerskin used for trade with the British.

2m

A Trade Advantage

Brad Lieb

As anthropologist Brad Lieb explains, leaders of prominent towns were able to set up trade relations with both the French and British.

2m 30s

The Chickasaws Had Strong Ties to the British

Brad Lieb

• Historic Figures

The Chickasaws were known for their unique ability to absorb others into their tribe.