American West September 3, 2015 Warm Up: Describe what you see in this picture: Today’s Objective: Students will evaluate primary sources from different perspectives
Jan 04, 2016
American WestSeptember 3, 2015
Warm Up:
Describe what you see in this picture:
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Sand Creek Massacre November 29, 1864
One of the most infamous incidents of the Indian Wars
Initially reported in the press as a victory against a bravely fought defense by the Cheyenne
Later eyewitness testimony conflicted with these reports, resulting in a military and two Congressional investigations into the events
“"The affair at Fort Lyon, Colorado, in which Colonel Chivington destroyed a large Indian village, and all its inhabitants, is to be made the subject of congressional investigation. Letters received from high officals in Colorado say that the Indians were killed after surrendering, and that a large proportion of them were women and children."
Today’s Objective: Students will evaluate primary sources from different perspectives
Directions: Activity 1:
As a group, read the document and complete the appropriate box in the graphic organizer
Be ready to discuss your document with the class
Class Discussion Who is the Most Believable?
Activity 2: As a group read the new documents and complete the appropriate box in the
graphic organizer
Keep in mind your answer from the discussion
Class Discussion: Does the additional evidence strengthens your earlier conclusion or causes you
to revise it
Today’s Objective: Students will evaluate primary sources from different perspectives
Exit:
Based on these conflicting accounts, what do you think happened at Sand Creek?