Trail of Tears Printable Reading Comprehension |
| Grade Level: 5 | Lexile: 1000 | Word Count: 339 |
Use this Activity: |
| Discuss - What were the key motivations behind the Indian Removal Act of 1830, and how did they reflect the values and goals of the United States government at the time? How did the discovery of gold in Cherokee territory influence public and political attitudes toward Native American land rights? Why was the Treaty of New Echota controversial, and what does its ratification tell us about the U.S. government's approach to Native American sovereignty? What were the immediate and long-term consequences of the Trail of Tears for the Cherokee Nation and for U.S.–Native American relations? |
| Reading Groups - This passage serves as an excellent tool for enrichment-based reading groups in language arts or social studies. |
| Morning Work - The activity takes most students about 20 minutes to complete, making it an ideal solution for morning work. |
| Homework - This activity is a great way to assign homework in social studies or language arts. |
| Whiteboard - Have students come to the whiteboard to annotate important information or to circle the correct answers. |