Jackson and the Cherokee

Project description
In the Unit 6 Discussion, you will look at a historical situationIndian Removalfrom the participants perspective. This activity will allow you to think historically

about the challenges faced by the Cherokee people as they grappled with the U.S. governments Indian removal policy. The purpose of this discussion is to help you

analyze the trials faced by one cultural group in American society and recognize the role of cultural diversity in American life. (Meets Course Learning Objectives: 5,

6, and 10)

Suggested Readings

Memorial of the Cherokee Nation (1829): http://www.teachushistory.org/indian-removal/resources/memorial-cherokee-nation-december-1829
Memorial of the Cherokee Nation (1830): http://www.teachushistory.org/indian-removal/resources/memorial-delegation-cherokee-nation-indians
Cherokee Address to the American People (1830): http://www.wcu.edu/library/DigitalCollections/CherokeePhoenix/Vol3/no14/3no14_p1-c1B.htm
Andrew Jackson, Second Annual Message to Congress (1830): http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part4/4h3437t.html
John Marshall, Worcester v. Georgia (1832): http://www.civics-online.org/library/formatted/texts/worcester.html
Andrew Jackson, Seventh Annual Message to Congress (1835): http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/resources/archives/two/removal.htm
John Ross, Letter Defending the Cherokees Right to their Land (1836):

their-land
History in the Making, Chapter 12.3
Directions

As you review these documents concerning events that led up to the Trail of Tears, pay attention to the legal arguments offered, the political situation at the time,

and the viewpoints of those involved in the struggle on both sides of the issue. In at least three paragraphs, write an appeal to the American people from the

perspective of a Cherokee in 1836after the Cherokee signed Treaty of New Echota but before the government enforced removalinspired by the suggested readings. The more

aspects of the removal you consider (such as the legal issues, the political situation, or the social consequences), the higher level of critical thinking you will

demonstrate.