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By zachlowe1
On July 11, 2019
Bell Ringer: Chattanooga and the Trail of Tears
The Trail of Tears in Chattanooga
This clip visits Ross' Landing in the Tennessee (TN) city to discuss the start of the noted forced removal of Cherokee people.
Description
This bellringer focuses on Chattanooga, Tennessee (TN) and its role in the forced removal of native Cherokee people during the Trail of Tears.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Describe the importance of Ross' Landing in terms of trade and cultural diffusion between the Cherokee people and the State of Tennessee prior to the removal of the Cherokee people.
- What was the role of Ross' Landing during the Trail of Tears?
- According to Daryl Black, how has the Trail of Tears been remembered by the Cherokee people? Why do you think this is the case?
Additional Resource
Participants
Vocabulary
- American Indian Movement
- Cherokee Nation
- Concentration Camp
- Depot
- Eviction
- Ferry
- Indian Removal Act Of 1830
- Merchant
- Roundup
- Trail Of Tears
- Treaty