Random Facts
What are the 3 branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What state were Native Americans predominantly relocated to?
Oklahoma
How many people were killed on the Trail of Tears?
Between 3,000 and 15,000
The mass expulsion of an ethnic group
Beginning of class on Fridays
When is Native American Heritage Month?
November
There were over how many treaties signed attempting to relocate the Native Americans?
Over 350
What was the name of the forced relocation and over 1,000 mile walk that 5 Native tribes were forced to do?
The Trail of Tears
Adolf Hitler
Where did Ms. Jones move to Oklahoma from?
Texas
Over 300
Who is on the $20 bill and what did he do?
Andrew Jackson -- removal of the Native Americans
There are over how many different Native Tribes?
Over 500
What is the difference between race and ethnicity?
Race is a physical trait, ethnicity is background/location
What percentage of your grade is participation?
15%
How many terms can a President serve and for how long?
2 terms; 4 years each
What is one way the U.S. would try and trick Native Americans into signing these treaties?
What is the difference between imperialism and colonialism?
Imperialism -- money based
Colonialism -- land/housing based
Name 3 different tribes.
Answers vary
When is your syllabus due?
Monday
At what age can you vote?
18 years old
What was the act signed by Andrew Jackson that allowed the U.S. to remove Natives from their lands?
The Indian Removal Act of 1830
What crop was the main driver of Native American removal?
Cotton
What are 3 different acceptable terms to refer to Native Americans?
Native Americans, Indigenous People, and First Americans/People
What are the names of Ms. Jones' dogs?
Mac and Kevin