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United States History: 1789-1865: Native Americans

Here are narratives and other works that describe events beginning with the Constitutional Convention through the Civil War.for the A303 History class

Black Hawk War!

In 1831, the Black Hawk War began between the United States and two Indian tribes, the Sauk and the Fox.  The Narrative of the Captivity and Providential Escape of Mrs. Jane Lewis...provides some details about its beginning.

 

The Life of Ma-ka-tai-me-she-kia-kiak or Black Hawk ...as dictated by himself

 

Trail of Tears