The story of the Cherokee Nation and its tragic displacement by early colonial settlers is an integral part of American history. Here that tale is told through an investigation of primary sources related to the historic episode. Images and textual transcriptions are presented of such historical documents as presidential addresses, treaties, and the Cherokee constitution. Such examination of primary sources and their use in the narration of this all-too-often overlooked piece of history is in line with the skills outlined in the Common Core standards for reading informational text.

The Cherokee Removal of 1838-1839 unfolded against a complex backdrop of competing ideologies, self-interest, party politics, altruism, and ambition. Using documents that convey Cherokee voices, government policy, and white citizens' views, Theda Perdue and Michael D. Green present a multifaceted account of this complicated moment in American history. The second edition of this successful, class-tested volume contains four new sources, including the Cherokee Constitution of 1827 and a modern Cherokee's perspective on the removal. The introduction provides students with succinct historical background. Document headnotes contextualize the selections and draw attention to historical methodology. To aid students' investigation of this compelling topic, suggestions for further reading, photographs, and a chronology of the Cherokee removal are also included.

"The most effective way to destroy people is to deny and obliterate their own understanding of their history." - George Orwell Seeking the Origins of the Trail of Tears investigates Primary Source, historical information that confirms evidence leading to a major revision of the prevailing knowledge, legends, and myths associated with the tragic Cherokee Removal event, in 1838. "As a forensic historical investigation, nothing in this book should be construed to be part of a conspiracy theory or some effort to be controversial. The sole purpose of this book is to rewrite history...based on evidence."- Larry A. Vogt Our research has led to some shockingly unexpected revelations. One historian wrote to us about her experience with the book. She said, "Hope you know that your story shook me to my core!" The recovered citations to which she referred were some ominous connections that have resurfaced after 180 years and are at work today. "Every time history repeats itself the price goes up". -Ronald Wright (Author) A new way to view history, and a new process for recovering and connecting the "Dots and Lines" of history, empowers readers to participate in the discovery process that is forensic historical research. This 400+ page book presents hundreds of pages of primary source materials for the reader/researcher to inspect as they wish. Comments, commentary, and some digressions keep the subject alive and offer challenging viewpoints for any reader. This book is not designed as entertainment for the lazy reader. It requires active participation in the learning and discovery process and the book will continue to remain a valuable resource book. Discover for yourself what this dramatic period of history was like, through the words of the people who were there. To view Updated Index of subjects covered in this book, see at dautzenlein.com or dautzenlein on Facebook.

The Removal of the Five Tribes from what is now the Southeastern part of the United States to the area that would become the state of Oklahoma is a topic widely researched and studied. In this annotated bibliography, Herman A. Peterson has gathered together studies in history, ethnohistory, ethnography, anthropology, sociology, rhetoric, and archaeology that pertain to the Removal. The focus of this bibliography is on published, peer-reviewed, scholarly secondary source material and published primary source documents that are easily available. The period under closest scrutiny extends from the passage of the Indian Removal Act in 1830 to the end of the Third Seminole War in 1842. However, works directly relevant to the events leading up to the Removal, as well as those concerned with the direct aftermath of Removal in Indian Territory, are also included. This bibliography is divided into six sections, one for each of the tribes, as well as a general section for works that encompass more than one tribe or address Indian Removal as a policy. Each section is further divided by topic, and within each section the works are listed chronologically, showing the development of the literature on that topic over time. The Trail of Tears: An Annotated Bibliography of Southeastern Indian Removal is a valuable resource for anyone researching this subject.

Uses primary source documents, narrative, and illustrations to recount the history of the U.S. government's removal of the Cherokee from their ancestral homes in Georgia to Oklahoma in 1838.

This book traces the Alamo's history, from the Native American peoples who lived in the area when the mission was first built through the continuing efforts to preserve the historic site. Particular attention is paid to the Battle of the Alamo and how the bravery of its defenders inspired Texans during the Texas War of Independence.