Indian Removal Act - Argumentative Essay Project
When the U.S. Congress passed the Indian Removal Act in 1830, it instantly became one of the most controversial government actions in American history. Government officials, including President Andrew Jackson, said that the Indian Removal Act was the only way to give Native American tribes a chance to survive as a people. Opponents of the act disagreed, saying that forced removal would be a terrible injustice. Which side was right?
Throughout this project, your task will be to investigate the Indian Removal Act, to explore primary and secondary sources concerning Native American removal, and to develop an argumentative essay that will answer this essay prompt:
Why did the U.S. Government pass the Indian Removal Act? Were they trying to protect the Native Americans, or were they just trying to get them out of the way?
Throughout this project, your task will be to investigate the Indian Removal Act, to explore primary and secondary sources concerning Native American removal, and to develop an argumentative essay that will answer this essay prompt:
Why did the U.S. Government pass the Indian Removal Act? Were they trying to protect the Native Americans, or were they just trying to get them out of the way?
Project Grade Breakdown
- Research Graphic Organizer - 15 points
- Outline Graphic Organizer - 10 points
- Essay Rough Draft - 15 points
- Essay Final Draft - 60 points
- Extra Credit - 15 points