A Primary Source Investigation of the Trail of Tears


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The story of the Cherokee Nation and its tragic displacement by early colonial settlers is an integral part of American history. Here that tale is told through an investigation of primary sources related to the historic episode. Images and textual transcriptions are presented of such historical documents as presidential addresses, treaties, and the Cherokee constitution. Such examination of primary sources and their use in the narration of this all-too-often overlooked piece of history is in line with the skills outlined in the Common Core standards for reading informational text.




The Trail of Tears


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The Removal of the Five Tribes from what is now the Southeastern part of the United States to the area that would become the state of Oklahoma is a topic widely researched and studied. In this annotated bibliography, Herman A. Peterson has gathered together studies in history, ethnohistory, ethnography, anthropology, sociology, rhetoric, and archaeology that pertain to the Removal. The focus of this bibliography is on published, peer-reviewed, scholarly secondary source material and published primary source documents that are easily available. The period under closest scrutiny extends from the passage of the Indian Removal Act in 1830 to the end of the Third Seminole War in 1842. However, works directly relevant to the events leading up to the Removal, as well as those concerned with the direct aftermath of Removal in Indian Territory, are also included. This bibliography is divided into six sections, one for each of the tribes, as well as a general section for works that encompass more than one tribe or address Indian Removal as a policy. Each section is further divided by topic, and within each section the works are listed chronologically, showing the development of the literature on that topic over time. The Trail of Tears: An Annotated Bibliography of Southeastern Indian Removal is a valuable resource for anyone researching this subject.




Seeking the Origins of the Trail of Tears: a Dautzenlein Forensic Historical Investigation


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"The most effective way to destroy people is to deny and obliterate their own understanding of their history." - George Orwell Seeking the Origins of the Trail of Tears investigates Primary Source, historical information that confirms evidence leading to a major revision of the prevailing knowledge, legends, and myths associated with the tragic Cherokee Removal event, in 1838. "As a forensic historical investigation, nothing in this book should be construed to be part of a conspiracy theory or some effort to be controversial. The sole purpose of this book is to rewrite history...based on evidence."- Larry A. Vogt Our research has led to some shockingly unexpected revelations. One historian wrote to us about her experience with the book. She said, "Hope you know that your story shook me to my core!" The recovered citations to which she referred were some ominous connections that have resurfaced after 180 years and are at work today. "Every time history repeats itself the price goes up". -Ronald Wright (Author) A new way to view history, and a new process for recovering and connecting the "Dots and Lines" of history, empowers readers to participate in the discovery process that is forensic historical research. This 400+ page book presents hundreds of pages of primary source materials for the reader/researcher to inspect as they wish. Comments, commentary, and some digressions keep the subject alive and offer challenging viewpoints for any reader. This book is not designed as entertainment for the lazy reader. It requires active participation in the learning and discovery process and the book will continue to remain a valuable resource book. Discover for yourself what this dramatic period of history was like, through the words of the people who were there. To view Updated Index of subjects covered in this book, see at dautzenlein.com or dautzenlein on Facebook.




The Cherokee Removal


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The Cherokee Removal of 1838-1839 unfolded against a complex backdrop of competing ideologies, self-interest, party politics, altruism, and ambition. Using documents that convey Cherokee voices, government policy, and white citizens' views, Theda Perdue and Michael D. Green present a multifaceted account of this complicated moment in American history. The second edition of this successful, class-tested volume contains four new sources, including the Cherokee Constitution of 1827 and a modern Cherokee's perspective on the removal. The introduction provides students with succinct historical background. Document headnotes contextualize the selections and draw attention to historical methodology. To aid students' investigation of this compelling topic, suggestions for further reading, photographs, and a chronology of the Cherokee removal are also included.




A Timeline History of the Trail of Tears


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In the early nineteenth century, the United States was growing quickly, and many people wanted to set up homes and farms in new areas. For centuries, American Indian nations—including the Cherokee—had been living on the land that white settlers wanted. The US government often stepped in to resolve conflicts between the groups with treaties. Many of these treaties called upon American Indians to give up some of their territory. The conflicts continued as more and more white settlers moved onto American Indian land. Finally, the US government passed the Indian Removal Act of 1830. This law ordered many American Indians to leave their homes. In 1838 military officials forced the Cherokee on a dangerous and heartbreaking journey from their homeland in the southeast region of the United States to territory 800 miles away in what is now the state of Oklahoma. Their journey became known as the Trail of Tears. Learn about the Cherokee Nation's forced removal from their ancestral homeland. Track the events and turning points that led to this dark and tragic time period in US history.




The Trail of Tears


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Recounts how the Cherokees were forced to leave their land and travel to a new settlement in Oklahoma, a terrible journey known as the Trail of Tears.




A Primary Source Investigation of the Alamo


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This book traces the Alamo's history, from the Native American peoples who lived in the area when the mission was first built through the continuing efforts to preserve the historic site. Particular attention is paid to the Battle of the Alamo and how the bravery of its defenders inspired Texans during the Texas War of Independence.




A Primary Source Investigation of Women's Suffrage


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When the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution authorized women’s suffrage in 1920, it was the culmination of decades of work by women who had fought to be considered equal to men under the law. Accompanied by primary source documents, this resource chronicles the birth of the women’s rights movement at Seneca Falls, New York, in 1848; the suffragists’ sometimes-contentious partnership with the abolitionist movement; and the slow build toward national suffrage. The efforts of Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and other important leaders are recognized.




A Primary Source Investigation of the Underground Railroad


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In the decades before the Civil War effectively ended the institution of slavery in the United States, many people risked their lives to rescue Southern African Americans from the shackles of slavery and shepherd them to the safety of the Northern states and Canada. Thousands of slaves made the journey under cover of night. Once free, some became agents of the railroad while others educated those in the North about the horrors of slavery. The remarkable stories of people who would achieve freedom or die trying are chronicled within these pages.




A Primary Source Investigation of the Gold Rush


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The story of California’s gold rush has all the aspects of a great drama. Countless characters crossed great distances to fulfill their dreams of obtaining riches in the golden land of “El Dorado.” The great rush to California’s goldfields from points around the globe changed the face of California and transformed the United States, a young country still grappling with the growing pains of its fairly new independence. Readers will explore this exciting chapter in American history through primary sources such as broadsheets, lithographs, and poems.