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Investigating the Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears

In this assignment, students will delve into the Indian Removal Act to critically evaluate the painting "Trail of Tears," which commemorates the forced removal of the Cherokee people. Through examining historical documents, learners will engage in sourcing, contextualizing, close reading, and corroboration to deepen their understanding of this significant event in American history. Students are required to turn in their report card assignment and signed grade sheets while completing designated homework to further their historical thinking skills.

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Investigating the Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears

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  1. March 11, 2013 • Please turn in your “Report Card” assignment if necessary and turn in your signed grade sheet. • Drill: Why was Andrew Jackson elected to the presidency? • Objective: Students will investigate the Indian Removal Act in order to evaluate the painting “Trail of Tears” as a commemoration of the forced removal of the Cherokee people. • Homework 1A: Complete through document 5 by Friday, get your grade sheet signed • Homework 3A: complete through document 7 by Wednesday, get your grad sheet signed

  2. Historical Thinking Skills • Sourcing-What is the source? • Contextualizing—What is the context of the historical document? • Close Reading– What information can you learn from the document? • Corroboration—Is this document the same or different from another source? How does it compare to other information you have gathered?

  3. Assessment

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