2. Mystery Presidential Artifact, Scabbard

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Human: Take on the role of an antiques appraiser and research this artifact. Which president is associated with this artifact and what presidential power does it represent? The more information you provide, the more valuable the artifact. This 3D printable model was created by a student in Ms. Relator's US Government class at Dominion HS in Virginia. Find out more about the Mystery Artifact lesson at https://www.lcps.org/Page/186358 Mystery artifact created by, Kevin Hin Clues Read the Clues to Figure Out Which President this Mystery Artifact Represents Clues... The scabbard was used with a sword to fight the Indians. The fight took place on 1813. The president was the first of one of his political party. Can you tell... Which president was it? Which party the president came from? Why was this item significant? Significance & Research The Object: Scabbard that was used with a sword during the Indian war against the Creek. Details about the Object: The scabbard is for the sword to sheath the blade. The president used the scabbard with the sword against the Indians, and it's used for self-defense and attacking. The scabbard has been carried by the president throughout the Indian war. The date indicates when the war took place. President: Andrew Jackson 7th president of the USA served 1829 - 1837 Democratic Party Contribution: Commander in Chief, Chief Diplomat Before he was President, in 1814, Jackson signed a treaty between the United States and the Creek Nation, the Treaty of Fort Jackson, in which he gained 25 million acres of land from the Creek. Then, he signed another treaty 1835 which gave up their land for the land in the Cherokee Territory west of Arkansas. On August 30, 1813, the Red Stick, a faction of Creek, attacked a group of 553 American settlers at Lake Tensaw, Alabama. So, Andrew Jackson sought revenge. Andrew Jackson attacked back at two of the Creek villages, Tallaseehatchee and Talladega. The war against the Creek ended with Andrew Jackson signing the Treaty of Fort Jackson. In relation to the battle Andrew Jackson had during 1813-1814, during Jackson's presidency, he dealt with the Indians again, the Cherokee Indians. During 1829, Georgia extended its jurisdiction to around 9 million acres. Part of Georgia's land lay within and occupied by the Cherokee. The Indians appealed to the federal courts. The Supreme Court ruled against Georgia in two separate courts, but Georgia ignored the decisions and still leaned forward to enforce its jurisdiction against the territories that were claimed by the Cherokees. Jackson was ignored the Supreme Court, and the Cherokees ended up signing another treaty in 1835 which gave up their land for the land in the Indian territory west of Arkansas. Impact on the Americans: The act of gaining lands from the Indians is to show that America has expanded a lot which contributes to more citizens (Americans) and more infrastructure. This act also influenced Americans to give them the desire to gain more power and keep the country safe. "I wanted to show the significant of an item that could greatly show a presidential act. The history and facts behind an item can influence the behavior of its own value." Sources Cited: Andrew Jackson. (2017). In Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved from http://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/Andrew-Jackson/43159 Andrew Jackson's Sword and Scabbard. (n.d.). National Museum of American History.http://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/search/object/nmah_438732 Visual Evidence Landry Special to the Times, A. (2014, September 4). ‘Old paper,’ other examples of Native-U.S. treaties, on display. Retrieved March 10, 2017, from http://www.navajotimes.com/news/2014/091814treaties.php Treaty of Fort Jackson. (2017, February 26). Retrieved March 10, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Fort_Jackson The treaty that was signed by Andrew Jackson. The ending of the war against the Creek. Andrew Jackson signed the Treaty of Fort Jackson. The Treaty of Fort Jackson granted America 25 million acres of land from the Creek. To Learn More Andrew Jackson's presidency and the Indians:http://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/Andrew-Jackson/43159 The items that were used during the Creek war:http://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/search/object/nmah_438732