Indian Removal Act

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20 questions
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What was the Treaty of New Echota?

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Why is this considered a primary source?

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Why did Andew Jackson call for the removal of Native Americans to west of the Mississippi River?

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Why do you think readers might find what President Jackson says offensive?

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What progress has been made towards Indian removal?

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What are some of the perceived benefits of removing the Native Americans?

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Why does Jackson feel this move would be beneficial to the Native American tribes?

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What had already been happening to the Native American tribes in the east?

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How does he compare the plight of the Native Americans to that of the white men?

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If the offers made to the Indians were extended to them, they (white settlers) would be met with gratitude and joy. Do you think this statement is true?

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How does Jackson describe the government's offer kind?

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Through which states did the Trail of Tears travel?

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How must the Seminoles have traveled to get to the Indian Territory?

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Which two Native Americans tribes were in Mississippi?

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How many miles and through how many states did the Trail of Tears go?

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Who was Private John G. Burnett?

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Why does Private Burnett describe the removal a trail of death?

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How does this survivor describe the journey?

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Are these primary or secondary sources?

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Write a paragraph answering the following questions. What types of people do you see in this image? What are they doing? How are they traveling? Describe the demeanor of the people.