Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Trail of Tears

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Wikipedia provides a description of the Trail of Tears. Also given is some background information that led to the removal of the Cherokees from northern Georgia as well as information on the actual removal process.
Handout
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Worcester v. Georgia (1832)

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion of the lawsuit filed by Samuel Worcester against the state of Georgia protesting the way the state handled the Cherokee lands. The case went to the Supreme Court where although Chief Justice Marshall ruled in favor of the...
Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Trail of Tears

For Students 9th - 10th
The article provides facts and information about the tragic journey of the Cherokee tribe and other members of the Five Civilised Tribes called the "Trail of Tears" with key dates and a map.
Website
Other

Crystalinks: Trail of Tears

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information on the Trail of Tears which refers to the forced relocation of the Cherokee Native American tribe to the Western United States in 1838-39. This tragic event resulted in the deaths of an estimated 4,000 Cherokee...
Handout
University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: Andrew Jackson: Jackson and Congress

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of this larger biography of Andrew Jackson is this discussion of his relationship to Congress. Included are his attempt to correct the corruption in the bureaucracy and the major legislative events of his presidency.
Unit Plan
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: Whose Land Is This? Webisode 8

For Students 9th - 10th
From Joy Hakim's marvelous set of books, A History of US, this webisode offers narrative, pictures, and teaching guides for the settling of the West after the Civil War.
Website
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: Liberty for All? Webisode 3

For Students 9th - 10th
Webisode 3 - Liberty for All? The history of the United States is presented in a series of webisodes, within each are a number of segments.Included are links to lesson plans, teacher guides, resources, activities, and tools.
eBook
Quia

Quia: Latitude and Longitude Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
This one question matching quiz will help you learn the correct order of US Federal Indian policies. The quiz has a 15 minute time limit.
Website
Other

Kids Konnect: Trail of Tears

For Students 3rd - 5th
Features ten 'fast facts' pertaining to the Trail of Tears.
Activity
Northern Illinois University

Getting the Message Out: The National Republican Party

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief summary of the National Republican Party lists some of the prominent members of the party and the party's views on various issues.
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Other

Pine Forge Press: Conquest to Tribal Survival in a Postindustrial Society: Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Take this 12 question multiple choice and true or false quiz to test your knowledge on tribal societies in a post industrial society.
Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: Us History: Louisiana Purchase

For Students 9th - 10th
Covers two topics related to the growth of the new United States - the Louisiana Purchase and the settling of the Great Plains. How the Louisiana Purchase came about as a result of a decision by Napoleon is explained. The Great Plains...