Unit 6 Discussion: Jackson and the Cherokee (Trail of Tears)

In this discussion, you will look at a historical situation—Indian Removal—from the participant’s perspective. This activity will allow you to “think historically” about the challenges faced by the Cherokee people as they grappled with the U.S. government’s 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)When you review these documents concerning events that led up to the Trail of Tears, pay attention to the legal arguments offered, as well as to the viewpoints of those involved in the struggle. In at least three paragraphs (more is perfectly acceptable), write an appeal to the American people from the perspective of a Cherokee . Keep in mind events and legal realities of the time, and be sure to make  in order to be eligible for full credit (that is, the reference should be in the text of your posting, not just in your Works Cited).After making your initial post based on the assigned readings for this lesson, you should respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts. These response posts should be approximately a paragraph long and substantive in content (provide a response and/or critique, along with an explanation of your response/critique to your classmate–that is, your responses be more than “Good job, So-and-So.”).For all postings (initial and response), remember to proofread before you submit. Your postings  follow the conventions of grammar and spelling. Don’t forget to cite any sources you used in writing your posting (include in-text citations; don’t forget a Works Cited at the end of your posting).ter than the due dates.Consult the HIST 2111 Course Calendar for the appropriate deadlines to submit posts.

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