Forced Removal: Causes and Effects of the Trail of Tears

by Heather E. Schwartz

Overview

American Indians and white Americans had been living near each other for hundreds of years. But in 1830 the U.S. government forced Indians from their homes in the East. Many would die on their journey west, which became known as the Trail of Tears. How would it affect their lives and change the United States?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496664747
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	05/01/2019
Series:	Cause and Effect: American Indian History
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	14 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Heather E. Schwartz writes books for kids from her home in upstate New York. She loves writing because she loves learning new things, brainstorming creative ideas, and moving words around on a page. In her spare time, she runs a website for young writers (WriteintheMiddle.co). She also enjoys baking cookies in fun shapes, throwing holiday parties, walking in the woods, eating cider donuts, and spending time with her family.

Table of Contents

Forced Removal 4

What Caused the Trail of Tears? 6

Military Action 18

What Effects Did the Trail of Tears Have? 24

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Critical Thinking Using the Common Core 32

Index 32

Interviews

Primary source quotes Outstanding photographs Maps Extensive research Expert consultation

Editorial Reviews

This series’ cause/effect organization is easy for students to follow. . . .Political and/or military action taken against Native Americans, treaties, politicians, and wars are explained in brief. The final pages have three critical thinking areas for students to consider using the Common Core.

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