The Meaning of Cherokee Civilization: Newspaper Editorials about Indian Removal

write a response paper answering the following questions:

1. Discuss the historical context in which the Cherokee people were removed from their homeland. In your discussion of the historical context, define the terms as they are used at the time including civilization, heathen, nation and nationhood, and sovereignty.
2. Compare and contrast newspaper editorials
Compare and contrast the arguments of Elias Boudinot and Jeremiah Evarts against Indian removal. They both oppose removal, but they offer somewhat different kinds of arguments. Explain why.

*Responses contain several well-chosen references to the readings and include an accurate page number citation.

*Responses accurately explain all referenced material in their own words.

*Responses use referenced material to make original comments on the forum.

*Responses are well developed (2 pages)

*Responses are free of spelling errors and typos.

*Responses demonstrate full understanding of the reading material and offers

compelling analysis.

*Responses  contains original ideas (other students have not already covered the same information)

*Every single paragraph offers clear and reasonable analysis that directly supports the thesis.

*Contains original ideas that are fully developed.

*Free of serious factual errors.