Unit 4 - Land Changes Hands (24-25) PDF

UNIT 4 Land Changes Hands Westward Expansion Reservation Sovereign Treaty Territory  Unit 4 Vocabulary the movement of settlers and immigrants from Westward Expansion eastern United States to the Midwest and West So...

UNIT 4 Land Changes Hands Westward Expansion Reservation Sovereign Treaty Territory  Unit 4 Vocabulary the movement of settlers and immigrants from Westward Expansion eastern United States to the Midwest and West Sovereign Self Ruling and independent land set aside, or reserved, by the U.S. government Reservation specifically for Native Americans Treaty a written agreement between two or more nations a part of the United States that is not within a state Territory but is organized with its own governing leaders Photo analysis Split the photo into four quadrants Warm Up Answer the following questions about the photo Analysis: 1. Who are the people pictured? What are they doing? 2. The train and trail are heading in the same direction. Where do you think they are traveling to? 3. Why is the village only in one region of the photo? 4. What do you think the storm represents? 5. What do you think is the overall message of this photo? Westward Expansion  Westward Expansion the movement of settlers and immigrants from the eastern United States to the Midwest and West  Warm Up in exactly 20 words, describe what you think is happening in the photo. Transition of power... increase in settler power The fur trade brought many people over to Minnesota As time went on, many settlers became greedy for wealth and land Minnesota started to be recognized by the world Different countries tried to claim Minnesota France, England, Spain, and THE U.S. (a territory right now, not a state) The fur trade elevated the Native’s status but also decrease in Native led to the decline in land and power power Slowly moving west On land once occupied by Native Americans, settlers started to log, fish, and hunt In the 1800s, main way to travel was by canoe or foot Begin to see new forms of transportation Stage coaches, steamboats, and eventually trains Westward Expansion In the early 1800s, thousands of settlers are moving west The U.S. is supporting westward expansion Why? Acquired land from Native people who lived on it  Exit ticket Westward Expansion Map States & Territories, Native Lands, Railroad networks Which decade saw the greatest decline of Native lands? Do you think westward expansion is to blame for this? What suprised you most about the map?  Warm Up Find someone who is wearing the same color shirt & Discuss: Why is westward Expansion important? How did it impact our history? How did it impact Native land? Treaty The U.S. Government made written agreements, or treaties, with the Native Americans to buy the land for cash and goods Treaties were written in a different language The U.S. government did not follow through on their end of the deal The First Land deal In Minnesota, the land the government wanted was the Ojibwe and Dakota’s 1805 a young U.S. Army officer Zebulon Pike and 20 soldiers went up the Mississippi (even came through Little Falls) Signed a treaty with the Dakota getting land (near St. Paul) US gave Dakota $2,000 in cash / goods (it was worth $200,000) The First Land deal Zebulon wanted to build a military fort (Fort Snelling) Wanted to build somewhere where rivers meet (Mississippi & Minnesota River) However, there were no soldiers there to fight Fort Snelling was a military base for keeping relations peaceful between Native Americans and the U.S. government Relied on enslaved labor  Interactive Website Explore the decisions and outcomes that Dakota people faced when the U.S. government desired to buy and open the land to the newcomers. On a piece of notebook paper, complete the following: Which decisions did you make? What was your outcome? Warm Up 1. What is a treaty? 2. What was the main purpose of building Fort Snelling? 3. What was significant about the location of Fort Snelling? 4. Who is the man credited with purchasing this land? Zebulon Pike in Little Falls Spent 217 days in Minnesota October 16th, 1805, he and his crew arrived South of Little Falls (Swan River) Needed to stop because his crew member was losing large quantity of blood from tugging boats over shallow water Decided to wait 53 days until the river froze over  Decisions.. Decisions... There is a treaty already drafted up for you. You did not have any say in what was in the treaty. You have 7 minutes to decide if you are going to sign the “Minnesota Treaty.” If you do not sign, I might take away points or not let you go to the next class. You cannot use your Chromebook and can only discuss with ONE other member (classmate). No other help allowed.  What did you sign? “I agree to always turn in my homework on time. I promise to never miss class, always respect my teacher, and to earn an A on tests. If I fail to do this, I understand that I will need to go to school on Saturdays.” Where did Native Americans go? What were some of your thoughts/feelings during this? Identify all the unfair actions Mrs. Anez did during the signing of the treaty. The Treaty of traverse Dakota signed an 1831 which gave up all their remaining land 21 million acres for $1,665,000 (7.5 cents per acre) The U.S. kept 80% of that money ($1,360,000) Leaving the Dakota people with nowhere to live Interactive Map The aftermath Native Americans lost over 35 million acres Government promised them reservations across the state More settlers continue to enter Minnesota People moved to new businesses such as lumbering Important people Missionaries - to persuade Native Americans to become Christians (assimilation) Interpreter - helped Native Americans learn and understand English Indian Agent - someone who specialized in relationships with the Native’s Government officials Alexander Ramsey - first governor of MN territory (1849) Important people Missionaries - Stephen Return Riggs Interpretor - George Bonga Indian Agent - Lawerence Taliaferro Government Official - Alexander Ramsey  Warm Up What is one word to describe the treaties between the Native Americans & U.S. government? CHALLENGE! NO REPEATS! Presentation Glows & Grows Slideshow Mode Speak Loud Respectful Listeners  1. State Bird - Minnesota 2. State Drink - 3. State Muffin - Statehood Trivia 4. State Fruit - 5. State Grain - 6. State Sport - 7. State Motto - 8. State Fossil - 9. State Soup - 10. State Candy -  1. State Bird - Loon Minnesota 2. State Drink - Milk 3. State Muffin - Blueberry Statehood Trivia 4. State Fruit - Honeycrisp Apple 5. State Grain - Wild Rice 6. State Sport - Ice Hockey 7. State Motto - L’etoile du Nord 8. State Fossil - Giant Beaver 9. State Soup - Wild Rice 10. State Candy - Licorice Becoming a state... Population continues to grow 1851 - 6,000 1854 - 30,000 1857 - 150,000 Advantages of becoming a state MN could control its own finances & budget It could deal with private companies (railroad) Work to be done State Constitution - a set of rules that outlines how a country, state, or organization is run Becoming a state... Became the 32nd state on May 11th, 1858 Alexander Ramsey - first governor of Minnesota territory Henry Sibley - first governor of the state of Minnesota  St. Paul How is a capital chosen? Why is St. Paul Minnesota’s capital? Why St. Paul? Location Mississippi River made it accessible by riverboat and a key transportation and trade center Population At the time, had the largest population History Known as the “Pigs Eye Landing” Named after a fur trader who was known for his distinctive eye injury  Warm Up 1. Who was the first governor of Minnesota territory? 2. When did Minnesota become a state? 3. Who was the first governor of the state of Minnesota? 4. What did Minnesota need to do before they became a state?  Power divided (Federalism) Federal Government (U.S.) State Government (Minnesota) Local Government (counties/cities/schools) Minnesota Constitution a set of rules that outlines how a country, state, or organization is run Three Branches of Minnesota government Legislative - lawmakers House of Representatives (134) Senate (2) Executive Branch - administrators Governor, etc. Judicial - courts & judges Supreme Court, etc. All three branches have equal power and balance each other out  Warm Up What is the definition of a civil war?  Warm Up “a war between it’s own citizens” “Minnesota’s Civil War” Causes of War Hunger Reservation supported no game (hunting) Corrupt treatment from govt. Dakota want to claim their land back August 17th, 1862 5 young Dakota men attack a village of unarmed settlers in Meeker county August 18th, 1862 Dakota declare war US govt later sends in troops (Distracted by the Civil War) U.S. Dakota War Interactive Map Aftermath of U.S. Dakota War The Dakota surrender September 26th, 1862 a treaty is signed ending the war Forced marches and imprisonment 303 marched to Mankato Rest sent to Fort Snelling (used as a prison) Trials and Hanging 303 sentenced to be hanged Changed to 38 (largest in U.S. history) More settlers continued to move in Video  Exit Ticket Do you think that the Dakota people made the right decision to attack? Why or why not?