Pawnee

The Pawnee (also Paneassa, Pari, Pariki) are a Native American tribe that historically lived along the Platte River in what is now Nebraska. They refer to themselves as "Chaticks-si-Chaticks" meaning "Men of men."In the 18th century they were allied with the French and played an important role in limiting Spanish expansion onto the Great Plains defeating them decisively in a battle in 1720.

Related Topics:
Native American - Platte River - Nebraska - 18th century - French - Spanish - Great Plains - 1720

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In the 19th century, epidemics of smallpox and cholera wiped out most of the Pawnee, reducing the population to approximately 600 by the year 1900; as of 2002, there are approximately 2500 Pawnee.

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19th century - Smallpox - Cholera - 2002

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