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A narrative history of President Andrew Jackson, whose first major initiative as President instigated the massive expulsion of Native Americans known as the Trail of Tears, and Cherokee Chief John Ross, a mixed-race Cherokee politician and diplomat who used the United States legal system and democratic ideals to oppose Jackson and protect the land of the Five Civilized Tribes.

"Reveals fully the dimensions and depths of George Washington's relations with the First Americans"--Provided by publisher.

Explores various details of territorial expansion in the United States, covering pioneer life, government relations with Native Americans, the Northwest Ordinance, the Louisiana Purchase, the Texas Revolution, and more, with illustrations, a timeline, and statistics.

This fresh perspective on the American Indian rights movement that young readers have been hearing about in the news includes engaging historic coverage that will hook the reader from start to finish.

This in-depth resource delves into the story of the Cheyenne Indians from the time before the arrival of European colonists through the current issues that they face today.

This in-depth resource delves into the story of the Cherokee Indians from the time before the arrival of European colonists through the current issues that they face today.

Spanning the years of the Opium War to twenty-first century China, the book covers the great episodes that highlight that journey: the breakdown of Imperial China in the face of relentless Western and Japanese encroachments; the rise of the new Chinese republic and much more.

" ... traces the history of injustice against American Indians, from losing their land, to moving to reservations, to having their culture stolen from them. Readers will learn how the movement for rights began, and the challenges and successes activists faced. Primary sources and photographs from the movement will bring readers back in time to fully grasp the importance of events. The book concludes by challenging readers to think about how they could help advance American Indian rights today"--Amazon.com.

Presents an introduction to the Karankawa Indian tribe of Texas, including information on their history, culture, and daily life, as well as describing their encounters with Europeans.