Document Analysis: American Indian Removal
Introduction to Document Analysis
In 1795, Anthony Wayne signed a treaty with representatives of many of Ohio’s American Indian groups. The Treaty of Greenville reserved lands in the northwest corner of the state for the sole possession of American Indian groups. Yet by 1830, the last American Indian tribe had been removed from Ohio. What happened? This activity allows students to use primary source documents to try to find the answer to this question.
Learning Objectives
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Ohio Social Studies Academic Content Standards
Social Studies Skills and Methods 6-8
- Benchmark B: Organize historical information in text or graphic format and analyze the information in order to draw conclusions.
- Grade 6, GLI 2. Analyze information from primary and secondary sources in order to summarize, make generalizations and draw conclusions.
- Grade 7, GLI 1. Describe historical events and issues from the perspectives of people living at the time in order to avoid evaluating the past in terms of today’s norms and values.
- Benchmark C: Present a position and support it with evidence and citation of sources.
- Grade 8, GLI 2. Construct a historical narrative using primary and secondary sources.
