Question

What is the main purpose of the preamble of the 1842 Choctaw Constitution?

Answer 1

We, the people of the Choctaw Nation, have the right to create our own form of government, not inconsistent with the United States Constitution, Treaties and Laws: by our representatives, assembled at the Nanihwaiya Convention on the tenth day of November 1842 on Thursday, in order to establish justice

Answer 2

It was to stand up for what they believed in. So that they had equal rights and wanted their freedom just as others out of tribe had. they stated they understand the laws, not will they disobey them or go against the constitution. The main purpose was to get their equal rights and freedom.