Creek Confederacy

The Creek Confederacy was a political and cultural alliance of various Native American communities, primarily the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, in the southeastern United States. It operated as a unified political organization, maintaining shared customs, languages, and governance structures. The Confederacy was influential from the 18th to early 19th centuries, resisting European-American expansion and maintaining sovereignty until forced removal policies, like the Trail of Tears, led to its displacement. The Creek Confederacy played a significant role in regional history, representing the resilience of Indigenous nations amid intense pressures from colonization and U.S. expansion.