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Arkansas Archeological Survey: Indians Before Europeans

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of the pre-European lives of the indigenous tribes of Arkansas. The time period covered extends from the Ice Age to the arrival of Spaniard De Soto.
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Arkansas Archeological Survey: Tunica & Koroa Indians of Arkansas

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the Tunica and Koroa tribes of Arkansas including their daily life, beliefs, social organization, and the effects of contact with Europeans.
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An Introduction to North America's Native People: Plains Culture Area

For Students 9th - 10th
A wonderful website from Cabrillo College on the Plains Indians can be found here. It gives an in-depth historical overview, profiles of numerous Plains tribes, the significance of the horse, and great information on their culture and...
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Seattle Times: A Village of the Klallam People

For Students 9th - 10th
A vast collection of stories is presented in this excellent special report by the Seattle Times to showcase the culture and history of Tse-whit-zen, "the largest ancient Indian village ever unearthed in Washington". Listen to talk about...
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Texas Beyond History: Life and Times of the Caddo

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is really a gateway for a number of other sites about the Caddo tribes. There is a site that introduces the Caddo, telling who they are, about their homeland, and the like. An interactive map traces the Caddo homeland. Caddo...
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University of Oklahoma

University of Oklahoma College of Law: The Treaty of Greenville

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains the full text of the Treaty of Greenville which was a treaty of peace and friendship between the United States of America and the tribes of Native Americans called the Wyandots, Delawares, Shawanees, Senacas, Miamies, Ottawas,...
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University of Groningen

American History: Documents: The Canandaigua Treaty of 1794

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the complete text of the Canandaigua Treaty signed by President Washington and the tribes of the Six Nations after the Revolutionary War; it was a treaty of peace and friendship and established land rights.
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Oregon Secretary of State

Oregon State Archives: The Oregon Blue Book

For Students 9th - 10th
The Oregon Blue Book, the official state directory and fact book, provides a wealth of information about Oregon. "FACTS," contains almanac references, economy information, scenic images, capital city information, and state buildings;...
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Native American Relations in Texas: Spanish & Mexican Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
How were the Native Americans of Texas affected by the Spanish rule from 1716 to 1821? How did Indian life change when Texas was led by Stephen F. Austin? This article addresses the relations between Indians and white settlers, as well...
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Native American Relations in Texas: Sam Houston to John Linney, Sept 1836

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a letter through which Sam Houston recruits Indian tribes "to act in the policing of" Texas. This site includes images of the original letter, as well as line-by-line transcription of the handwritten text.
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Arkansas Archeological Survey: Indians of Arkansas Indians in the Old South

For Students 9th - 10th
After the Louisiana Purchase, the status of the Native Americans changed from partners to a declining group whose presence conflicted with United States plans. Follow the events which changed and reshaped the lives of these Native peoples.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian: National Museum of the American Indian: Battle of Little Bighorn

For Students 9th - 10th
The Battle of Little Bighorn made an immense impression on American society and culture. Americans became obsessed with this battle and created artworks, shows, postcards, and dime novels. View primary sources from this era to understand...
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State Library of North Carolina

N Cpedia: John W. Kinchelo, Iii: American Indians at European Contact

For Students 9th - 10th
Native Americans inhabited the New World long before European explorers began establishing settlements on the land. This entry addresses the challenges the natives had to face upon Europe's arrival, trials in relationships, and how...
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Delaware Tribe of Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides much information about the Delaware or Lenape tribes of Native Americans. Find pictures of men and women's clothing, a migration map, the history of the Nation, dances, and Native American food.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The End of Resistance

For Students 5th - 8th
Find a brief recounting of resistance by several Indian tribes in an attempt to maintain their territory. See how the settlers participating in the Oklahoma land rush stole land set aside for several Indian tribes.
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Ctuir: The History and Culture of the Cayuse

For Students 9th - 10th
An account that describes the language, history and culture of the Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla Indian tribes.
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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: Buffalo Tales: The Near Extermination of the American Bison

For Students 9th - 10th
This National Humanities Center site offers an article which examines the main techniques on how the Plains Indian tribes hunted the buffalo.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Teton

For Students 9th - 10th
A page containing information about an Indian tribe known as the Teton who live in South Dakota. Investigate their family life, economy, religion, and history.
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National Park Service: Trail of Tears and Forced Relocation of Cherokee

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This Teaching With Historic Places unit, designed for students in grades 5-12 is about the conflict between American settlers and the Cherokee Nation. Students will outline events leading up to the forced relocation of the Cherokee in...
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University of Groningen

American History: Essays: The Iron Horse: Central Pacific and Union Pacific

For Students 9th - 10th
From a lengthy essay on the history of the railroad in the United States. This section describes the competition between Union Pacific and Central Pacific to complete the transcontinental railroad. Workmanship was often shoddy and...
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American Indian Heritage Foundation

Indians.org: Pawnee Literature

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief background information about the history and culture of the Pawnee. Includes the text of a Pawnee prayer. This site links to specific Pawnee stories and to other information on the Pawnee Tribe and authors.
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PBS

Pbs: Indian Territory

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from PBS provides a short description and map of "the Indian Territory set aside by the Indian Removal Act of 1830 and the areas designated for each tribe."
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American Indian Heritage Foundation

Abenaki: indians.org: Indigenous Peoples' Literature

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn more about the Abenaki tribe of Native Americans by checking out this site. Find out about the story "Strange Origin of Corn."
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American Indian Heritage Foundation

Indians.org: Navajo (Dine) Literature

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief narrative of Navajo history and culture accompanied with links to many traditional Navajo legends. Contains the full text of the Navajo "Wind Prayer" and traditional Indian art.

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