Biography+-+Chief+Black+Hawk

= Chief Black Hawk =

//Black Hawk// Sac Rebel Researched by: Helena

General Information
Chief Black Hawk was born October 3rd, 1767. His greatest accomplishment was when the U.S leader told the Sac and Fox to give up their home lands, It was the great Indian leader called Black Hawk that had dared them. When he was 65 years old, he had led __**More**__ than 2,000 Sacs and Foxes in war and protests against the government in order to keep the Indian's home lands safe.

Important Life Events

 * Chief black Hawk stuck up for his tribes against the U.S Government unlike any other Indian or tribe leader!
 * He was a Chief of his own tribe. When you think about it doesn't happen everyday.
 * When he was fifteen years old, he began to take part in raids against Osages.
 * In 1804 he led more than 150 to Saint Louis.
 * Black Hawk's company rose to challenge the General's Council.

Illinois Relationship
Did you know that Chief Black Hawk is related to Illinois? Well, he is because he was born in a small village called Saukenuk, now known as Rock Island in Illinois.

Important People in His/Her Life
There is one main person in his life was a swimmer that Portrayed in 1832.( name not listed) another main person was George Catlin and he was one of Black Hawk's favorite followers.

Other Interesting Information
Chief Black Hawk was born in Illinois but he grew up in Mississippi Valley. When exploring the woods, he learned many things like how to hunt, trade and lead his people in battle.