forms, such as "liniouek," "Aliniouek," "Iliniouek," and "Abimiouec."

History

Formation

The Illinois Confederation comprised twelve separate tribes who shared a common language and culture: the Kaskaskia, Cahokia, Peoria, Tamaroa, Moingwena, Michigamea, Chepoussa, Chinkoa, Coiracoentanon, Espeminkia, Maroa, and Tapouara. Of these twelve, only the Kaskaskia, Cahokia, Peoria, Tamaroa, and Michigamea survive as distinct tribes; others were lost to disease and warfare. Although the number of Illinois was significantly reduced

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