The trail of tears was a traumatic and controversial part of american history. Petes powerpoint station is your destination for free powerpoint presentations for kids and teachers about trail of tears, and so much more. Michael teaches high school social studies and has a m. Subscribe to hiphughes to keep the universe aligned for free here. This book is a detailed account of the trail of tears and the cherokee tribe with illustrations and. As an adult, i learned a great deal from this book, which i feel. Trail of tears presentation by jasmine moore on prezi. A brief history of american indian removal and mistreatment, 18301890. Trail of tears powerpoint and notes set trail of tears, westward. The name of the trail of tears actually came from a cherokee phrase that meant the place where they cried. An introductory lecture to the basics of andrew jacksons indian removal act. Use these activities to help younger students understand the events of the trail of tears and its impact on united. Explain that this is a painting made in 1942 of an event that happened in 1838, when cherokees were forced to march over 800 miles to indian territory in oklahoma. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books.
They walked through rain and cold and incredible heat. The incredibly sad trail of tears for kids and teachers. Learn about this part of history by watching our educational video for. Native americans trail of tears free presentations in. That is why this forced eviction was called the trail of tears. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Use the documents and your knowledge of american history, to answer the questions that follow each document. Free powerpoint presentations about trail of tears for. Your answers will help you write a short essay related to the documents. In 1838 and 1839, as part of andrew jacksons indian removal policy, the cherokee nation was forced to give up its lands east of the mississippi river and to. Visit the digital history and trail of tears site with students for a collection of several public primary sources surrounding the trail of tears historical event. The us government passed a law in 1830 called the indian removal act. The cherokee people and the trail of tears middle school lesson. With cartoons for kids we talk about native americans on the trail of tears.
The physical and mental wellness of native americans on the trail of tears. This state report poster is an easy template for the kids. The trail of tears read about native american history in this printable. Learn about the trail of tears and what led up to it. This was an incredibly sad time in american history. The cherokee people and the trail of tears middle school. A story of the cherokee trail of tears cornelissen, cornelia on. Kids learn about the trail of tears including when it took place, relocation of native american tribes, the forced march of the cherokee, the aftermath, and. Trail of tears powerpoint and notes set cherokee north carolina, westward expansion, louisiana. He thought that the indians were living on rich, mining material. Trail of tears minibook and comprehension quiz by bj linne create this book. This lesson brings to life the story of the trail of tears and the cherokee nation in the 1830s. Students will learn about the forced march that killed thousands of cherokees and displaced tens of thousands more.
This was a very good read for kids in elementary school. Objectives students will simulate the forced relocation as was imposed on the cherokee nation by the indian removal act of 1830. Discuss reasons for the removing of the cherokee nation. Come explore the 3 sisters, longhouses, village life, the league of nations, sacred trees, snowsnake games, wampum, the. The incredibly sad trail of tears for kids and teachers when the.
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