Contributor Tolerance.org

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01-01-2016
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Native Americans resisted the U.S. government’s policy of forced removal in the 19th century. This resource tells the story of a small band of American Indians in the late 1800s, determined to keep their homeland and how they brought their case to the federal courts. Their legal victory was the first to recognize Native rights to personal freedom and legal protection under the U.S. Constitution. The case would pave the way for other legal challenges to U.S. Indian policy in the decades that followed. Students will learn about this history, discuss its impact, complete written responses, and complete a research project to deepen their understanding.

Teaching Tolerance is dedicated to reducing prejudice, improving intergroup relations and supporting equitable school experiences for our nation’s children. Our teaching materials have won two Oscars, an Emmy and more than 20 honors from the Association of Educational Publishers, including two Golden Lamp Awards, the industry’s highest honor. Scientific surveys demonstrate that our programs help students learn respect for differences and bolster teacher practice.