3.8 whitman massacre assignment

1. essential question: what were the causes of conflict between the missionaries and the cayuse tribe that led to the whitman massacre?
defend your position using the following format:
paragraph one: provide background on the conflict by describing:
• who was involved in the conflict?
• what was the conflict?
• when did the conflict occur?
• where did the conflict occur?
paragraph two: provide background on the causes of the conflict by explaining three factors that led to the conflict. these factors must be based off three of the four social studies perspectives: history, geography, civics, & economics.
paragraph three: state a position on the main cause of the conflict, and explain whether the conflict could have been avoided. or make a generalization about what causes conflict of any kind.
paragraph four: provide reasons for your position and use supporting by evidence, which should include:
• an analysis of how the conflict may have been prevented, if not for one or more of the main causes.
• an evaluation of why at least one cause was more important than the others.
• a conclusion which summarizes your position and your evidence.
reference page: create a reference page with four or more credible sources that provide relevant information. do not cite wikipedia.

if you decide to write a paper, you can do it below and submit it to the teacher for grading. if you would like to do a presentation, you can use powerpoint and decide how many slides you need for each of the sections above. presentations should also be submitted to the teacher for grading. if you would like to use a different program, check with your teacher to make sure that they approve before you continue.