The Choctaw Tribe The Choctaw Indians were an important tribe‚ and the largest of the Muskogean tribes. The Choctaws have two stories about their origins in their traditional homeland in central Mississippi. One is that their ancestors came from west of the Mississippi River and settled in what is now the homeland. The other is that the tribe is descended from ancestors who were formed by a spirit from the damp earth of Nanih Waiyah‚ a large mound in northeastern Mississippi. Either way‚ the Choctaws
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Removal Act in 1830 which gave the Indians 2 years to move out of Indian Territories in Georgia. Most opposed the idea of moving but 500 Cherokee chiefs agreed to give Georgia back their land for exchange of $5‚700‚000 and for Indian Territory in Oklahoma known has the Treaty of
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Oklahoma being the 18th largest state in the US has large vast amount of nursing homes‚ hospitals‚ Dialysis and Hospice care facilities. There are 308 Certified nursing homes state wide‚ 160 hospital states wide‚ 60 dialysis facilities state wide‚ and 53 hospice facilities state wide. The market size to providing services and obtaining local contracts with each healthcare facilities wholesome. However‚ being a private ambulance services there would be no Market share to pay and entire ownership
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and its horrible lasting outcome. Some people even believe that the Indian Removal Act was not necessary at all. The Indian Removal Act of 1830 was designed to remove all Indians east of the Mississippi River out west into what is now known as Oklahoma. There are several reasons why Indian removal occurred. Most importantly‚ expanding white settlements were inevitable as the population grew. Native Americans were harassed by these settlers because they wanted their land. For instance‚ gold was
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Giamo Jackson Carter Mr. Wickenhauser English 4 April 9‚ 2013 Governor Mary Fallin of Oklahoma lifted the states’ fifty year old ban on horse slaughtering on March 29‚ 2013. The governor signed a new law that will allow facilities to process and export horse meat for human consumption. In a state where there is an estimated 326‚000 horses some Oklahoman slaughter supporters believe that horse slaughtering facilities will provide a humane alternative for aging or starving horses. There are hundreds
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white American terrorists were quickly identified as prime suspects in the Oklahoma City bombing‚ Arab Americans across the United States reported a surge of harassment and intimidation in the following weeks. In Oklahoma City a mosque was fired upon and a young woman had a miscarriage after men shouting anti- Mulsim epithets shattered the windows in her house.” (p. 2) To be clear‚ this shows after the bombing in Oklahoma City‚ Americans still attacks Arab Americans after a bombing occurred‚ even
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A teacher in the state of Oklahoma can make about $54‚740 a year.(Google.) I noticed that teachers in Dallas can make anywhere from $35‚731 to $70‚060.(Google.) There is really not that big of a difference‚ but teachers are one of the lowest paying jobs.There are so many classes needed
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community. This changed drastically after her parents moved the family to Oklahoma. She entered a new homeland and experienced knowledge she never expected; she longed for the life-style which she
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The word Cherokee comes from a Creek word "Chelokee" meaning "people of a different speech." In their own language the Cherokee called themselves the Aniyunwiya or "principal people" or the Keetoowah‚ "people of Kituhwa." The Cherokee are perhaps one of the most interesting of Native American Groups. Their life and culture are closely intertwined with early American settlers and the history of our own nation ’s struggle for freedom. In the interest of promoting tolerance and peace‚ and with
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the understanding from step 1‚ list 10 different answers to the question‚ "Who am I?" i. "parents‚" ii. " careers‚" iii. " supervisors‚" iv. "SECURITY GUARD‚" v. "dell computers‚" vi. "students‚" vii. "USG alumni‚" viii. "JOB CORPS alumni‚" ix. "Oklahoma residents." x. "Christians‚" 4. Share your rationale for the ranking. First of all I chose this ranking because I am the father first‚ there is nothing that will not do for my son my career is second the only thing will come between this is my family
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