Novel Guide: The Second Bend in the River
Story Synopsis
Rebecca Galloway’s family settled in the Northwest Territory in the late 1700s. Rebecca is afraid of Indians until she meets Tecumseh, leader of the Shawnee. They become friends and, whenever he visits her family, she teaches him English grammar and helps him with his speeches. Tecumseh teaches her about the ways of the Shawnee, and tells her of his efforts to make peace with the white settlers.
Web Sites
From here, choose the following categories:
By Time Period
18th Century
Military History
Indian Wars
Under "Indian Wars" you can select from "Battles and Campaigns;" "People;" "Treaties,
Pacts and Agreements;" and the "Whitman Massacre."
From here, choose the following categories:
Native American
Tribes, Nations, and Bands
This will give you a listing of Native American tribes, including Cherokee, Chickasaw,
Choctaw, Potawatomi, and Seminole.
Full Lesson Plan
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