Topic 6:Kickapoo Chief Think Aloud

Encouraging Perspective Taking and

Critical Reasoning about Opposing Perspectives

Tecumseh’s Indian Confederation

Persistent Issue: What actions are justified when pursuing the welfare or security of a nation?

Central Question: Was Tecumseh’s proposed Indian confederation the best solution for securing native land from American westward expansion in the 1800s?

Key Dates Westward Expansion

1763 The British issue the Proclamation of 1763 following French & Indian War.

1775 Daniel Boone enters Kentucky.

1783 The Revolutionary War ends; U.S. receives / claims all of the territory east of Mississippi River; settlements increase rapidly.

1787 Northwest Ordinance passed.

1794 Battle of Fallen Timbers; Jay’s Treaty signed with British.

1795 Treaty of Greenville.

1803 Louisiana Purchase.

1805 Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa begin recruiting tribes for alliance.

1810 Confrontation

Tecumseh

The Situation in 1810…

• Through land cessions and wars, Americans are claiming more and more Indian lands in the Northwest Territories and in the South.

• Tecumseh will attempt to solidify his emerging Indian confederation so that Indians can resist American westward expansion.

Read White Oak Think Aloud

1. With group, become expert on assigned “advisor” perspective. Complete questions to help you think through perspectives.

2. In new, collaborative group, advise Chief White Oak on what the Kickapoo people should do. Complete decision making scaffold.

3. As class, discuss decisions of groups and then discuss what you personally believe White Oak should have done.

White Oak Think Aloud Instructions

Groups

Tecumseh Blackhoof Yufala HarrisonCoryJonahJosh

TomMaggieAndrea

SharonBrandiRachel / Ryan

MarciaJeffrey Fredna

How the story ended….

Tecumseh’s Death – Battle of the Thames

We Shall Remain – PBS Video

PIH Curriculum Design Principles

1. Scaffolded Instruction

2. Authenticity

3. Multiple Intelligences

4. Effective Collaboration