WHAT ARE RESERVATIONS LIKE TODAY?

Complete the questions on the conditions at reservations today. Keep in mind the video we saw when Diane Sawyer visited a reservation.

DAWES ACT

HAPPY FRIDAY, EVERYONE! HOMEWORK: WRITE YOUR VIEWS ON LIFE ON THE RESERVATION FOR THE NATIVE AMERICANS. WHAT WOULD YOU DO IN THAT SITUATION?

Reading Stories from the Trail of Tears

How did you like those stories from the people who survived the Trail of Tears? Some of the stories were tragic and some told of bravery and boldness. Finish the questions giving your opinion about what the people did in your story? What would you do?

Today we discussed the Indian Removal Act of 1830. The Cherokees and other tribes were told to leave their homes immediately and had to grab what few possessions they could. What would you take with you if you were told to leave your home immediately? What would members of your family take if they had only 15 minutes?

Why do nations have acts, treaties and agreements?

Finish questions 7-9 for those who did not finish in class. Who got the better deal in the treaty between the US Government and the Native Americans? Explain and give reasons.

If someone wanted to take your food or even worse to make you a slave, how would you feel and what would you do?

Write your views on whether you are sympathetic to the situation of the Native Americans or the whites. Give specific examples.

Homework for tonight is to complete the diagram and write in complete sentences the various uses of all parts of a buffalo. The Plains Native Americans lived almost exclusively on the buffalo and led a nomadic life following the buffalo herds.

Life for the Plains Native Americans

Today we discussed the roles of men and women on the Plains. For homework, write down what the women in your family do and what the men in your family do. We will compare their jobs to what the Native Americans men and women do.

Hello, everybody,
Welcome to the NYU/Aramark. Today we talked about what food Native Americans eat. We learned that recipes on how to cook and prepare food has been passed down from grandma to daughter. Your homework is to bring in a dish or meal that has been in your family for a long time.  Describe what you put in the meal or dish and how you prepare it.

See you tomorrow!

Dorothy