Andrew Jackson/John Ross Readings
Jackson
1. After reading paragraph 2-3 what would you say Jackson’s view of Native Americans is?
2. Why are the first and last sentences of paragraph 4 ironic?
3. Read paragraph 6 and 8. What is Jackson’s argument against philanthropists who sympathize with the Native Americans?
4. Use the writing of James Lowen to respond to paragraph 11.
Ross
5. How does the tone of Ross’ letter change as it progresses? Focus on par 1-4 and 5-7.
6. What American virtue is Ross appealing to in paragraph 5? Why would he do this?
7. Ross appeals to “the representatives of a Christian country” in paragraph 7. What is he hoping to achieve in doing so?
Jackson
1. After reading paragraph 2-3 what would you say Jackson’s view of Native Americans is?
2. Why are the first and last sentences of paragraph 4 ironic?
3. Read paragraph 6 and 8. What is Jackson’s argument against philanthropists who sympathize with the Native Americans?
4. Use the writing of James Lowen to respond to paragraph 11.
Ross
5. How does the tone of Ross’ letter change as it progresses? Focus on par 1-4 and 5-7.
6. What American virtue is Ross appealing to in paragraph 5? Why would he do this?
7. Ross appeals to “the representatives of a Christian country” in paragraph 7. What is he hoping to achieve in doing so?