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The Trail of Tears

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1838 - Trail of Tears

Task:

  1. Research the "Trail of Tears" taking notes while using a URL site, an encyclopedia and a picture book.
  2. As a character involved in "The Trail of Tears," use the notes to create an illustrated journal containing 6 - 7 entries which reveal important incidents and discoveries.
  3. Organize a focused narrative which:
    • includes background information about how and why the "Trail of Tears" situation came about
    • contains information of what happened during the "Trail of Tears"
    • uses supporting details to explain how the "Trail of Tears" affected the growth history of the United States!
  4. Create an artifact packet (use a gallon plastic bag) which includes primary source documents, miniature props, and a descriptive index of the contents related to the Trail of Tears.

Online resources:
  1. Cherokee/NC and Georgians
Books:
  1. Stein, R. Conrad. Trail of Tears
  2. Bealer, Alex. Only the Names Remain: The Cherokees and the Trail of Tears
  3. Hoag, Stan. Night of the Cruel Moon
  4. Corneissen, Cornelia. Soft Rain: A Story of the Cherokee Trail of Tears.
  5. Hoobler, Dorothy. The Trail on Which They Wept
As of December 4, 2003, you are visitor to share our Trail of Tears data.
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