Hello! These slides are what I use to open my Native American poetry unit. It is a brief overview of major historical events and perceptions of Native Americans, which my class refers back to as we analyze poetry from Native writers. Inside you will also find engaging links to YouTube videos and local resources (I teach in Missouri, so you may have to do some digging to find your own local histories). I also have students analyze John Gast's "American Progress" as a pre-assessment for skills suc