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8th Grade: A Native American Curriculum: Part II, Lesson 4

Sovereignty or Dependency?
American Indian Nations

and their Relationship 

with the Federal Government, 1776 - 1900
A Lesson Plan for Eighth Grade Teachers

Part II: Federal Indian Policy during the Nineteenth Century, is a five-to-eight day unit which examines federal Indian policies created during the era of manifest destiny.  At least two of these days will focus on a case study of President Jackson's removal policy and its consequences for several Indian tribes.

The 8th Grade Curriculum from the American Indian Issues:  An Introduction and Curricular Site for Educators, from Humboldt State University, has been put into a Power-Point presentation for ease of use for the classroom teacher.  Below is the presentation for Part II, Lesson 4.  For a Power Point Presentation use the 8th Grade Native American Land Curriculum: Part II, Lesson 4 button on the right.