1.17.13 Trail of Tears

Objective: Historians of 2017 will analyze the effect of the Indian Removal Act on the Cherokee Nation and other indigenous peoples of the United States

Task 1: Study the painting above and complete the Do Now

Task 2: The American Experience - Trail of Tears

• Trail of Tears Video Questions (create a copy)

Task 3: Trail of Tears (RAFT Assignment)

• Create a copy of this assignment and rename it (first.last.trailoftearsraft)

Extension Opportunities: 
The American Experience - Trail of Tears
Learn about Southeast Tribes
A Journey of Injustice 
The Cherokee Nation 
Trail of Tears Association 
The West - Trail of Tears 


Exit ticket: Go to Socrative use the room number kippsfbay8. Type in your First and Last name in order to receive credit.

Homework: Complete the Trail of Tears RAFT assignment. 
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