Who is Walter F. White?
Season 37
Episode 1
About the Episode
He put his life on the line for civil rights but many don't know his name. Do you?
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Extras
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The Consequences of the Trail of Tears
The effects of 1830s policies on Native Americans are still felt today.0:41 -
What Was the Trail of Tears?
The Trail of Tears march caused the death of more than 4,000 Cherokee people.1:01 -
Evacuating the Cherokee People
In May 1838 the United States began removing Cherokee from their homes in Georgia.1:00 -
Will the Cherokee Be Exiled?
The 1836 treaty of New Echota required the Cherokee to move out west.0:59 -
Are the Cherokee an Independent Nation?
In 1832 the United States Supreme Court recognized Cherokee sovereignity.1:22 -
Creating a Written Alphabet for the Cherokee
Sequoyah invented a written language for the Cherokee.1:17 -
"Civilization" and Native Americans
White Americans offered Native Americans equality -- if they became more like them.1:42 -
Conflict, Community, & Environmentalism
Passing environmentally friendly laws isn't always enough.1:45 -
The Oil Embargo & the Environment
The 1973 oil embargo highlighted US dependence on foreign oil.0:56 -
Environmentalists Enter Politics
Congressmen with poor environmental records were targeted for defeat in 1970.1:48
