Class members read a series of primary and secondary source materials to examine the effects of Queen Anne's War, also know as the War of Spanish Succession, on the Pocumtucks and other Native Americans in the area of Deerfield, MA.

Concepts

native american history, the war of the spanish succession

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Have individuals craft a letter to Nuthatch, giving her advice about what to do about her dilemma

Classroom Considerations

• The fifth in a series of eight resources focusing on the conflicts between European settlers and Native Americans 

Pros

• The exercises reveal the sharp contrasts between the French and English settlers
• Resource includes suggestions for more in-depth research

Cons

• None