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keokuk

/ˈkiː.ə.kʌk/

Übersetzung: Eigenname eines Häuptlings der Sauk, der die Vereinigten Staaten in Konflikten gegen Black Hawk Ende des 18. und Anfang des 19. Jahrhunderts unterstützte.

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/ˈkiː.ə.kʌk/formal
  • deEigenname eines Häuptlings der Sauk, der die Vereinigten Staaten in Konflikten gegen Black Hawk Ende des 18. und Anfang des 19. Jahrhunderts unterstützte.

A proper noun referring to a Sauk leader who assisted the United States in conflicts against Black Hawk, active during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

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    Keokuk was a prominent Sauk leader who cooperated with the United States government during the Black Hawk War, serving as a counterweight to the resistance led by Black Hawk. He was born around 1790 and died in 1848.

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    • Keokuk was known for his diplomatic approach rather than open warfare.
    • The city of Keokuk, Iowa, was named in honor of the chief.
    • Historians debate whether Keokuk's alliance with the U.S. helped or harmed his people in the long run.