S8H5.d - Analyze the events that led to the removal of Creeks and Cherokees; include the roles of Alexander McGillivray, William McIntosh, Sequoyah, John Ross, Dahlonega Gold Rush, Worcester v. Georgia, Andrew Jackson, John Marshall, and the Trail of Tears.
1.) Read p. 195-197 (STOP before section entitled "Indian Removal"). Discuss the following key questions: 1.) What did Creek Indians do to show their dislike of white settlers in GA in the late 1700s /early 1800s? 2.) Who was Alexander McGillivray, and what role did he play in the creation of the Treaty of New York; 3.) What did the Treaty of New York require that the Creek give up, and what did they get according to the Treaty of New York? 4.) Who fought against who in the War of 1812? 5.)Who were the Red Stick Creek Indians, and how were they different from the White Stick Creek Indians? 6.) Why did the Red Stick Creek want to fight with the British against the US? 7.) What was the Fort Mims Massacre all about? 8.) What was the Battle of Horseshoe Bend all about, and what was the outcome of that battle? 9.) Because of the Red Sticks defeat in the war of 1812, the Creeks had to give up land in what area/region of GA? NOTE: YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS IF YOU WERE IN CLASS OR IF YOU WERE ABSENT.
2.) View GA Stories video segment on the murder of Creek Chief William McIntosh and answer video comprehension guide questions. (MOST CLASSES DO NOT FINISH VIDEO NOR THE QUESTIONS) Go here to watch video: http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid10172900001?bctid=1672039398 Click this link for questions (only do page 1):Download Indian Removal Video Questions - GA Stories - Part 1
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