1799: A Year of Pivotal Change

Richard Green

Despite widespread doubt, George Washington's leadership brought about the unification of the 13 colonies and the treaty to protect Indian boundaries. But both Washington and Piominko died in 1799, and the Colberts ascended to lead the Chickasaws through the coming period of westward expansion.

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