Essay Planning: The Trail of Tears and the Indian Removal Act
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
9 questions
~18 mins
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A worksheet to help students plan an essay on the Trail of Tears, focusing on understanding causes, effects, and differing perspectives related to the Indian Removal Act.
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Essay Planning: The Trail of Tears and the Indian Removal Act
Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Essay Planning: The Trail of Tears and the Indian Removal Act
Essay Question:
To what extent was the Indian Removal Act of 1830 justified in terms of American expansion and Native American rights?
Instructions: Use the questions below to plan your essay. Each question focuses on different aspects of the topic, helping you develop a balanced argument.
1.
Outline your introduction thesis, explaining what your essay will argue about the Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears. (3 marks)
[3 marks]2.
Explain the main reasons why the Indian Removal Act was passed in 1830. (4 marks)
[4 marks]3.
Compare the perspectives of President Andrew Jackson and Native American leaders regarding the removal policy. (5 marks)
[5 marks]4.
Analyse the impact of the Trail of Tears on Native American communities. (6 marks)
[6 marks]5.
Explain how the Indian Removal Act reflected broader American policies of expansion during the 19th century. (4 marks)
[4 marks]6.
Compare the short-term and long-term effects of the Indian Removal Act on Native Americans. (5 marks)
[5 marks]7.
Analyse whether the Indian Removal Act can be justified as a necessary step for American progress. (6 marks)
[6 marks]8.
Outline the conclusion you would write, summarizing your view on whether the Indian Removal Act was justified. (3 marks)
[3 marks]9.
Write a brief plan of your essay, listing the main points you will discuss in each paragraph.
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