Question

In 1826, which of the Southeastern Indians was the first to establish a constitutional government?

A) Choctaw
B) Creek
C) Chickasaw
D) Cherokee

Answer 1

C. Chickasaw Indians were the first to establish a constitutional government.

Answer 2

D) Cherokee

Step-by-step explanation:

Around 1820 Sequoyah, whom was a Cherokke leader, created a written code for the Cherokee people. This new written lenguage allowed the Cherokee Nation to write a draft of a Cherokke Constitution based on the US Constitution itself. This Constitution was adopted around 1827 and also allowed the publishing of the first Native American newspaper in 1828.