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    more of a hero. In the War of 1812, Jackson led the Tennessee militia through the Southeast and caused the highest death rate of Indians during the 1814 Battle of Horseshoe Bend. Also, during the 1815 Battle of New Orleans, he was able to convince Choctaw Indians and free African Americans to fight with him and proves America could win. In 1816, he further showcased his war heroics when he invaded Florida unauthorized and is able to get…

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    textbook because it skips through a lot of events that happened during that time period, where the movie takes place. The main character of the movie Mattie Ross doesn't discuss the Indian Removal Act of 1830, which is the reason the Cherokee and Choctaw Nations are notwithstanding living in Indian Territory in any case as…

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    Should Andrew Jackson be removed from the $20 bill? This is a highly debated topic by many people now days. Many people disagree with the actions of Andrew Jackson. Some say he was an awful person for slaughtering thousands others say he was an amazing person for expanding westward and bringing us to the country we know today. The answer is Andrew Jackson should be removed from the $20 bill for the acts of crime he has committed. Not only did Andrew Jackson force thousands of Native Americans to…

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    recommend going to and completing a vo-tech school, this type of program will help get you certified and on your way to becoming a fully certified mechanic. If I do decide to be divergent and go to a vo-tech school I would most likely goto Eoctech in Choctaw Oklahoma, additionally you must me at least 16 years of age to enroll to this school and get acquiescence. If you qualify you could potentially get grants such as pell grants and many more, furthermore it will take me approximately 2 - 3…

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    Oppression against Native Americans has been the longest held racism in the United States. The horrors that Natives endure span hundreds of years from the first arrival of European settlers to the modern era in which they have to protest for their right to clean water. Native Americans continue to persevere and face tremendous challenges to cope with the disadvantages history has left them. To this day, Native Americans are the most harshly affected by relocation, institutionalized racism, and…

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    History and Memory, Act of Killing and The Searchers use reflexivity to give voice to groups who have been silenced throughout history. In History and Memory, Rea Tajiri uses popular media clips, along with primary footage, to give voice to the Japanese prisoners. In the Act of Killing, Joshua Oppenheimer uses the death squads as the stars of his documentary to portray the violence perpetrated against the innocent Indonesians. In The Searchers, John Ford demonstrates a haunting reflection of an…

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    of the Mississippi, mostly away from American society in the woods of the area. However, there were still some Indians who had embraced the new society the Europeans had brought with them. Called the Five Civilized Tribes, the Cherokees, Creeks, Choctaws, Chickasaws, and Seminoles all tried to assimilate themselves into American society and were successful for the most part. Americans had long admired the Indians and felt that they could be equals to the white man, and thus had led many…

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    The Native American role in The Civil War is not a subject that has been widely discussed or taught in general United States History classes. However, there has been a fair amount of documentation and research on tribal participation with bands ranging from the Seminoles of the southernmost Florida region to the Delaware tribes of the Northeastern territory. Many people are unaware of the loss of life that the Native Americans suffered as participants of a war they did not have an overwhelming…

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    Choctaw Native American Indians have a higher prevalence 1 o Other risk factors/associations - Systematic sclerosis is associated with prominent inflammation and autoimmunity; and altered microvascular function DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES • Primary diagnostic…

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    Mississippi history played a big part in how America is today. Mississippi gets its’ name from the Native American word meaning “great river”. This comes from the Choctaws Indians which were the largest Native American tribe in Mississippi before they lost their lands due to unfair treaties. The Mississippi River has played a large role in Mississippi history. The Mississippi River helped create the fertile Delta region of Mississippi. Mississippi is known for its history of racism. Many…

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