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University of Chicago

History of New Orleans: The Battle of New Orleans

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a chapter from the John Kendall book the "History of New Orleans" that looks at the Battle of New Orleans, one of the last combats between the British and Americans during the War of 1812. It is advanced in content and style,...
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PBS

Pbs: Indian Removal Andrew Jackson's Role

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from PBS shows that Jackson was instrumental in the removal of the Cherokee population from Georgia and Florida. This site discusses his role in that policy. Links to related sites. Bibliography available at "Resource Bank" page.
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Mississippi Genealogical and Historical Research: Pushmataha

For Students 6th - 8th
Pushmataha, great Chief of the Choctaw Nation, was born in what is now the State of Mississippi, in about 1764. He distinguished himself on the war-path before he had attained his twentieth year. He joined an expedition against the...
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Choctaw Nation: Pushmataha

For Students 6th - 8th
Resource provides biographical details on the great Choctaw chief, Pushmataha.