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In this module, we will explore the removal of Indian tribes from their native lands to Indian Territory.

One of the first things we will do is analyze the Indian Removal Act of 1830 as a class and find out where tribes originally came from with this map.

In class, we will work in groups to discover the points of view of government officials and Native Americans regarding Removal. We will divide into groups and inspect Andrew Jackson's Second Annual Address to Congress, speeches from members of Congress opposed to the removal bill, speeches from members of Congress in support of the removal bill, and a memorial from the Cherokee Tribe. Each group will analyze the document assigned to them in class and prepare arguments for a debate!

Following our debate we will learn the fate of the Five Civilized Tribes. We will hear A soldiers account - Trail of Tears.docx as we walk the Trail of Tears and take a closer look at the effects Removal had on each tribe. This week we will also take a look at each of the 5 Civilized Tribe's websites to learn new facts about their history

Then, we will examine exactly where Indian Territory was with this map, and what it would look like until the end of the Civil War.