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The next year after this hard winter in the woods, the American Indians that Scouwa lived with went down the River St. Lawrence to Canada. At this time Canada belonged to the French. The French were at war with the English, to whom Pennsylvania belonged. The Indians were on the side of the French.

Scouwa heard that there were prisoners from his country who were to be sent back in exchange for French prisoners. He slipped away from the Indians, and went to Montreal. Here he put himself among the other prisoners.

After a while the prisoners were sent back to their own country. Scouwa came to his own family again. They did not know that he was alive. He put on English-style clothes. He let his hair grow like a Englishman's. He spoke English once more. He was no longer called Scouwa, but James Smith. But still he walked like an Indian. All his movements were those of an Indian. He had lived nearly six years among the Indians.

He afterward became a colonel among the English. He moved to Kentucky, and fought against the Indians. But he made his men dress and fight as the American Indians did. He thought it was the best way of fighting in the woods.

Directions

Study the lesson for one week.

Over the week:

  • Read the story multiple times.
  • Read the synopsis.
  • Review the vocabulary terms.
  • Complete the enrichment activities.
  • Study the review questions.

Synopsis

After his long, hard winter, Englishman James Smith, or Scouwa, traveled with the American Indians to Canada. Canada was controlled by the French, and the French were at war with the English. Scouwa learned that some English prisoners were being transported by the French back to English settlements. James snuck in among the English prisoners and was reunited with his countrymen. Once again, James dressed and spoke as an Englishman. He became a colonel of the Pennsylvania militia, moved to Kentucky, and fought against the American Indians.

Vocabulary

Prisoner: A person captured and kept confined by an enemy, opponent, or criminal.
Exchange: An act of giving one thing and receiving another.
Colonel: An army officer of high rank. An officer above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general.

Enrichment

Activity 1: Narrate the Lesson

  • After you read the lesson, narrate it aloud using your own words.

Activity 2: Map the Lesson

In the lesson, James Smith moved to Kentucky. Find Kentucky (KY) on the map.

Activity 3: Can You Find It?

Find the following in the picture:

  • Canoes
  • Rocks in the Water
  • Tree Limb in the Water
  • American Indians
  • Men in Boats
  • Islands or Perhaps Peninsulas

Activity 4: Complete Coloring Pages, Copywork, and Writing   

  • Click the crayon above. Complete pages 53-54 of 'Second Grade American History Coloring Pages, Copywork, and Writing.'

Review

Question 1

Which country did Scouwa travel to via canoe?
1 / 4

Answer 1

Scouwa and the American Indians traveled to the country of Canada.
1 / 4

Question 2

Why did Scouwa sneak in with the English prisoners?
2 / 4

Answer 2

Scouwa knew the French planned on sending the English prisoners back to English settlements.
2 / 4

Question 3

After resuming life among his countrymen, where did James Smith move?
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Answer 3

James Smith moved to the state of Kentucky.
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Question 4

How did James Smith and his men dress when they fought against American Indians?
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Answer 4

James Smith and his men dressed like the American Indians they fought.
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  1. Which country did Scouwa travel to via canoe? Scouwa and the American Indians traveled to the country of Canada.
  2. Why did Scouwa sneak in with the English prisoners? Scouwa knew the French planned on sending the English prisoners back to English settlements.
  3. After resuming life among his countrymen, where did James Smith move? James Smith moved to the state of Kentucky.
  4. How did James Smith and his men dress when they fought against American Indians? James Smith and his men dressed like the American Indians they fought.

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