Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Episode 163: Native Americans in Colonial America
On today's episode, we discuss the rights of Native Americans in the colonies.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Trail of Tears
In this video segment adapted from American Experience: "We Shall Remain," reenactments help tell the story of how the Cherokee people were forced from their lands in the southeast. The U.S. government initially promised the Cherokee and...
A&E Television
History.com: Trail of Tears
Find out how Andrew Jackson's controversial Indian Removal Act paved the way for The Trail of Tears. [3:21]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1800 1848: Jacksonian:spoils, Bank War, Trail of Tears
In the final video in this series, Kim discusses Andrew Jackson's presidency and how he attempted to increase the power of the executive branch. A growing movement of opposition to Jackson coalesced into the Whig Party, which employed...
PBS
Pbs: Indian Pride: Treaties and Sovereignty, Part 4
Singer/songwriter Jim Boyd, of the Colville Tribe of Washington State, plays guitar and sings original songs. Boyd's contributions to contemporary Indigenous music include four original songs on the soundtrack of the movie "Smoke...
PBS
Pbs: Georgia Stories: The Myths and Legends of the Cherokee People
Explore the Cherokee oral tradition, highlighting stories passed down through the generations. Included are additional activities for teachers to use in the classroom. [6:02]
PBS
Pbs: Indian Pride: Historical Overview, Part 1
Learn about the different concepts of land ownership, effects of the first contact between American Indians and Europeans, relocation, allotment, and loss of land and culture. [5:08]
PBS
Pbs: Indian Pride: Historical Overview, Part 2
This interview covers a timeline that explains American Indian governance and relationship structures based on sacred creation stories. [10:32]
PBS
Pbs: Wyoming's Native Americans: Miss Indian America
The Miss Indian America Pageant was launched by Sheridan residents in the 1950s to combat discrimination. In the accompanying lesson plan (found in the Support Materials) students will view the story told through the eyes of Miss Indian...
PBS
Pbs: Wyoming's Native Americans: Shoshone Parfleche
With this video and accompanying lesson plan, students will gain an understanding of the Shoshone tribe while learning about the Shoshone Parfleche. [3:07]
PBS
Pbs: Indian Pride: Myths and Real Truths, Part 1
Various speakers discuss myths and truths about Native Americans in this video. [4:43]
PBS
Pbs: Indian Pride: Tribal Relations, Part 1
This video examines the relationship between Native American tribes and the United States federal government. Topics discussed include health care, justice systems, business opportunities, religious artifacts in museums, gaming on...
PBS
Pbs: Wyoming's Native Americans: Shoshone Buffalo Return
Since 1885 the Shoshone people have been without buffalo on their land. After decades of effort beginning in the 1990's a coalition of individuals and organizations have taken the first step in returning the North American Bison to their...
PBS
Pbs: Georgia Stories: The Westward Movement, Part I
Georgia's economic development was quickly advanced by a gold rush during the 1830s which led to greater demand for land in Georgia and multiple Native American tribes being sent on the Trail of Tears.
A&E Television
History.com: 8 Incredible Inventions by Indigenous Peoples of America
History Countdown: From goggles to kayaks and much more, these are eight inventions of American Indigenous people that will never be forgotten. Watch this video [8:08] to learn more.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Race and Ethnicity in the Us: Lesson 2
This lesson will investigate the following American minority groups: Native Americans, African Americans, Hispanic Americans (Latinos), White Ethnic Americans, White Anglo-Saxon Protestants (WASPS), Asian Americans, Arab Americans. It is...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Race and Ethnicity in the Us: Lesson 3
This lesson will investigate the following American minority groups: Native Americans, African Americans, Hispanic Americans (Latinos), White Ethnic Americans, White Anglo-Saxon Protestants (WASPS), Asian Americans, Arab Americans. It is...
