SACHEM Crossword Clue
SACHEM Crossword Clue
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Crossword Puzzle Infos
Sachems were Native American leaders in the Northeastern United States. They were responsible for leading their tribes and making decisions on behalf of their people. The term 'Sachems' is derived from the Algonquian language and translates to 'CHIEF'. A SAGAMORE was a lesser CHIEF who served under the Sachems. Both terms are still used today to refer to Native American leaders.