American West L9 – The Fort Laramie Treaty 1851

This lesson contains:
A match up starter to put correct treaty to the correct date.
An A3 worksheet (best in A3, works in A4) which is completed throughout each stage.
An overview of the growing fears and tensions on the Plains, firstly the fears of the Indians and then the fears of the White settlers. Students have space on their worksheet.
A look at the intention behind the Fort Laramie Treaty, including ensuring safe travel for Americans, but also the problems with getting this across to the Indians, such as a lack of translation and the councils not acting for the whole tribe.
A task to use the information provided to note down the terms of the Treaty.
An activity to determine the consequences of the Treaty on the Indians and on the Americans.
An opportunity to practice an exam question for this topic. There is an exemplar to offer further support and guidance and for students to discuss and peer mark.
 
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1 x Powerpoint Presentation
1 Word File
2 x Publisher Files