Which Indian tribes would be good canidates to become states

The Union itself could legally treat natives as equals, but settlers would always come into conflict with natives as they expand west. And disease will remain a problem until the early 20th century.

That said we could see a states called Sequoyah, Cherokee, Seattle, Navajo, Sioux, and the OTL two Dakotas. Those would be after the defeat of those tribes or assimilation of those leaders.

The 5 Civilized tribes are your best candidates, as they were the most willing to act within the frame of American law.

These are: The Cherokee, the Chickasaw, the Choctaw, the Creek (Muscogee) and the Seminoles.

I agree. Remind me where the Chickasaw, the Choctaw, the Creek and the Seminoles lived - they might end up in one of the 7 states mentioned above.

And yes, I am thinking 'a state' is a member of the Union. To prevent the influx of white immigrants, some sorts of laws would have to be in effect.
 
Washington and Knox were ready to admit the Creek as a state, borders to be determined but probably much like present day Alabama. Deal was screwed up by Creek leader Alexander MacGillivray, who hated the "Americans" for the simple reason that his father died fighting as a Loyalist and the Georgia authorities subsequently confiscated some of his property. So have the elder MacGillivray decide not to fight, and little Alex becomes a much more agreeable sort, hey presto, native state (of the Union). And once there's one, there'll be more.
 
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