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Thursday, March 20, 2014

Why did people in the 1830s support Indian Removal?

Why did people in the 1830s support Indian Removal?

Use the powerpoint and your text to answer the questions on workbook 47.
Read letters from President Andrew Jackson and Elias Boudinot.

Answer the prompt: Why did people in the 1830s support Indian Removal?

Your response must include
Background (What was Indian Removal?)
Multiple perspectives
Cite and quote
Multi paragraph

Suggested outline:
1. Background and Thesis
 2. Jackson
        3. Reasons
        3. quote & cite
        3. explain
  2. Boudinoux
        3. Reasons
        3. quote & cite
        3. explain
1. Conclusion

Monday, March 3, 2014

Did Dolley Madison save the portrait of George Washington?

Key concepts to include in your claim/interpretation:
Cite (sourcing)
Evidence (quotes)
Corroboration (develop interpretation based on multiple credible/trustworthy sources)

Read the sources and complete the organizer before you write your interpretation.