Unlike in Europe, native rulers had little formal authority; they had to persuade others to follow their ideas.

In New England, we are midway through the spring woodland wildflower season. The brilliant painted, red and nodding trilliums are blooming and will soon be followed by that showstopper — the lady's ...

Join'd together: the Anglo-Cherokee Alliance, 1730-1753 -- A general conflagration: the French and Indian War begins -- Killed on the path: Cherokees in the campaigns against Fort Duquesne -- Till ...

Back in the 1700s, the Massachusetts government offered money or land — or both — to the men who brought them the scalps of Native men, women, and even children. Now, tribes and organizations are ...

In a special America 250 issue, Reason takes a look back at our country's founding people and ideas. Read more here. Joanna Andreasson The American Revolution took place in Indian country. This is ...

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