Native American Responses to Land Loss

Miss Kelly, a virtual content specialist, guides students through a lesson on cause and effect by examining the impact of the Revolutionary War on Native Americans. The lesson includes reading an article, identifying key vocabulary, and analyzing causes and effects. Students are encouraged to consider the focus question: 'What were the causes and effects of Native Americans and the Revolutionary War?' The lesson concludes with a review of the key concepts discussed.

What is the meaning of the word 'document' as introduced in the lesson?

• A type of weapon used in the war

• A method of communication between tribes

• A piece of paper or place where information is stored

• A type of clothing worn by soldiers

Why did the Declaration of Independence label Native Americans as being on the 'wrong side' of the war?

• Because they supported the Americans

• Because they fought alongside the British

• Because they remained neutral

• Because they refused to fight

What was a major effect of Native Americans siding with the British during the Revolutionary War?

• They were given new rights

• Their land was taken away

• They received financial support

• They gained more land

What choice did Native American tribes face during the Revolutionary War?

• Whether to move to Canada

• Whether to start their own nation

• Whether to remain neutral

• Whether to side with the British or Americans

What was the outcome for Native American tribes in the post-war agreements?

• They were excluded from the deal

• They were given new territories

• They received compensation

• They were included in the peace deal

Why did the government take Native American land after the war?

• To build new cities

• To raise money for the nation

• To give it to the British

• To create national parks

What did the Declaration of Independence allow the government to do regarding Native American land?

• Protect it from settlers

• Sell it to raise funds

• Return it to the tribes

• Use it for military bases

How did Native Americans respond to the loss of their land and rights?

• They fought to protect their way of life

• They allied with other countries

• They accepted the changes

• They moved to Europe

What was one of the main reasons the government needed to sell Native American land?

• To build schools

• To pay off war debts

• To expand the military

• To create new states

What was a significant effect of the Revolutionary War on Native American culture?

• It was attacked and diminished

• It was spread to other continents

• It was preserved and protected

• It was enriched by new influences