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A photo catches a moment in time that provides a glimpse into the past. An interesting resource focuses on historical analysis using an image from a treaty council with Native Americans. Budding historians complete an online worksheet and participate in group discussion to understand how the US treated Native Americans during westward expansion.
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american history, america, the united states, native american culture, native american history, native american tribes, native americans, north american native americans, government regulation, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources, skills review, historical analysis, historical context, historical documents
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Instructional Ideas
- Compare and contrast the image to modern-day struggles of Native Americans
- Have pupils write newspaper articles describing the treaty council
Classroom Considerations
- The activity is designed to be completed online
Pros
- Resource is great for English learners as it uses images instead of text
- The activity includes teaching instructions for educators
Cons
- None