Tsi’yu-gunsini (Dragging Canoe) and Resistance to American Expansion During the American Revolution

Examine how Tsi’yu-gunsini (Dragging Canoe), his father, and other individuals and groups chose to respond to the American desire to claim land and move westward. Students explore differing perspectives on the conflict over Cherokee land and understand more about the complexity and consequences of decisions that individuals such as Tsi’yu-gunsini (Dragging Canoe) made during the American Revolution.

About the Author:
Jennifer J. Abramowski-Tiernan is a former social studies special education teacher from Dutchess County, New York. As senior educator engagement specialist at the WNET Group, Jennifer authored resources for the History of the United States and New York collection and advised on projects such as Say What?!, and Mission US—a series of immersive, interactive US history games. She loves beagles, hiking, and reading.