Native Americans and

Learning TargetsI can evaluate the relationship of the U.S. and Native American nations.• I can predict the long-term effect of the Treaty of

Ghent on Native Americans.• I can compare and contrast the relationship of

Andrew Jackson and the Cherokee during the Creek War and during the Indian Removal Act.

War of 1812• Britain and France were at war, and

both were sinking U.S. ships and kidnapping people.

• Pres. James Madison declared war on Britain.– Wanted to gain land in Canada.– Mad that Britain provided weapons to

Native Americans for self-defense.• Most Native Americans fought against

U.S.– Cherokee fought on our side.

• Andrew Jackson was a commander.– Gains popularity that leads to his presidency.

Holy Toledo,

Batman!

War of 1812 (against Britain)

Creek War• Simultaneously…• Andrew Jackson led a militia,

with help of Cherokee and others, to defeat the Creek tribe.

• U.S. won and gained land.

Treaty of Ghent• United States agreed to leave Canada

alone.– A boundary was set to separate the British

and American claims.• Britain agreed to end its alliance with

the Native Americans.• This marks the end of “co-existence”

with Native Americans. The U.S. was officially dominant.

Learning Targets

I can predict the long-term effect of the Treaty of Ghent on Native Americans.

I can compare and contrast the relationship of Andrew Jackson and the Cherokee during the Creek War and during the Indian Removal Act.

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I can evaluate the relationship of the U.S. and Native American nations.