AMERIKIDS® TEACHERS AND HOME PARENTS GUIDE
NATIVE AMERICAN ACTIVITIES in PONY EXPRESS RIDER
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products data base and fine historical narratives to meet the U.S.History Standards
suggested activities. For example:
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The Cheyenne Nation's history, with Chief Black Kettle (our chief is Black Eagle) as it's leader, begins with this specific period, our characters, the treaty of 1861, and ends with the infamous Sands Creek Massacre.
| AMERIKIDS products assist Teachers in devising lesson plans and activities which expose the student to these multi-cultural issues, and this historical period of Native Americans. Teachers should be aware that this is well integrated into our products, but it can also be helpful for any other Indian Nation study as well. |
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The History of Indian Treaties of 1861 For Example, "Pony Express Rider" considers the Treaties of 1861 and the Cheyenne Nation. The plot objectives revolve around these treaties and its components. Activities for the teacher using a true to life Native American Tribe, important tribal figures, treaties and customs:
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Draw upon evidence from biographies and other historical sources to appraise the survival strategies employed by Native Americans such as: Black Kettle, Roman Nose, Truckee, and Old Winnemucca.
Draw upon the Cheyenne Nation and the history of their Treaties, starting with the Fort Laramie Treaty of 1851 to the Fort Wise Treaty of 1861, through to the Sands Creek massacre and the court martial of Colonel Chivington.
Construct a historical narrative or simulated journal account of Cheyenne disruption from the perspective of Native Americans. In developing the narrative, draw upon both primary and secondary sources, such as accounts of The Cheyenne Tribes, famous paintings and artifacts, and President Lincoln and President Johnson's letters.
Draw evidence from historical fiction such as the Pauite Wars, in the Story of Sarah Winnimucca, to examine accounts of the removal of the Pauite Tribe.
BLACK EAGLE, Indian Chief BLACK KETTLE (or MOKE-TA-VE-TO I) Cheyenne Indian chief (1803-68)Born near Black Hills, S.D. he became chief of the Wuhtapiu tribe in 1861 and was known as a peaceful leader. In 1861 he signed the Fort Lyons ( a.k.a. Fort Wise), Colorado Treaty to make peace with the Government. In 1863 he traveled to Washington D.C. where he met President Lincoln. Even during the 1864-65 Sands Creek Massacre, when his close friend Lean Bear was killed by the military, he refused to go to war. In 1868, General Custer attacked the peaceful camp of Black Kettle, killing him and 100 others.
| PAINTED EYES, Cheyenne Warrior, Roman Nose (Woquini) , (1830-68) |
Leader of the Plains Indian Wars. He was famed for his long feathered head dress which he believed protected him in battle. He lead the battle of Platte Bridge in 1865 and the War for the Bozeman Trail. He refused to sign the Treaty of the Medicine Lodge Council. He died in the battle known by the Cheyenne as the "Fight When Roman Nose Was Killed".
| PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN: (1809-65) |
Lincoln was an extremely skilled politician, a good story teller and the 16th president of the United States of America. "Honest Abe, the rail splitter", become the first Republican president, bravely facing assassination threats, secession and war. He was gentle and patient, but no one was more determined. He was tall, nearly six feet four inches ,very thin, and appeared stooped. Born in a log cabin on the new frontier, he kept America united as the "Union" despite great criticism, incompetent generals, and a bitter tragic war with the Confederate States of America.
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