Lesson Plan

Treaty Negotiations

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Grade Level:: Eighth Grade
Subject:: American Indian History and Culture, Geography, History, Social Studies, War of 1812
National/State Standards:: Michigan GLCE’s – Social Studies, MI: 8th Grade, US History & Geography

Overview

In the early history of the United States problems with Great Britain still existed. This culminated with the War of 1812. This lesson will explore the problems that existed between Great Britain and the United States that led to the war. This lesson will also discuss the signing of the Treaty of Ghent and Treaty of Spring Wells and how it affected not only the United States and Great Britain, but the Native American nations that were involved.