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\nWhose Manifest Destiny? Westward Expansion\n

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\nYour land is my land! Young historians investigate the concept of Manifest Destiny used by the United States government to justify western expansion. Jigsaw groups read primary source documents to gain an understanding of the movement...\n
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\nWestward Expansion Vocabulary\n

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\nHere is a nice set of worksheets that your kids can use while studying the fascinating period of Westward Expansion in the United States. Types of worksheets include a vocabulary quiz, acrostic poem handout, reading comprehension,...\n
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\nThe Overland Trails 1840-1860\n

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\nWhat led Americans to head west in the 1800s? Using an interactive map and journals from those who traveled, pupils explore the stories of those who migrated. In addition, they see how the numbers fluctuated in response to the push-pull...\n
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\nThe Good, the Bad, and the Goofy\n

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\nUpper elementary learners read about jobs on a cattle drive and the lives of cowboy during U.S. Westward Expansion. They create a \"Help Wanted\" poster for one of the jobs. After reading primary source accounts of cowboys, they write...\n
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\nLesson: The U.S. Westward Movement\n

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\nStudents research the U.S. Westward movement. In this U.S. history lesson, students research the topic, complete a creative writing activity for the lesson, and a design activity for the lesson.\n
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\nPioneer Perspectives-Diverse Opinions on Westward Migration\n

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\nYoung scholars examine the Westward Migration and expansion of the United States from the perspective of a family migrating westward. They analyze pictures, and in small groups write and present a script based on a photograph,...\n
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\nWestward Expansion : Mapping\n

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\nFifth graders travel along exploring the expeditions of John F. Fremont. In this Westward expansion lesson, 5th graders gain understanding of the events that shaped the west through the use of maps. Students use mapping skills to...\n
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\nEvaluating Perspectives on Westward Expansion\n

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\nAlthough popular culture tells the story of the American West simplistically, its reality is far more complex. Native American tribes—while already on the land—didn't have the same interests, and conflicts between white settlers and...\n
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\nWestward Expansion: Chief Joseph's Words Of Surrender\n

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\nStudents explore westward expansion in the United States as it relates to Native Americans and the novel Holes. Students read a passage from Holes and discuss how westward expansion affected the Native Americans. Students compare and...\n
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\nWestward Expansion and the War with Mexico\n

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\nStudents evaluate primary sources to develop their own opinions about Westward Expansion. In this Manifest Destiny instructional activity, students examine and respond to questions about Gast's painting titled American Progress Students...\n
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\nThis Land is my Land-Westward Expansion During Reconstruction\n

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\nStudents analyze policies regarding Native American territories during Westward Expansion. In this Reconstruction lesson, students research primary and secondary sources pertaining to the transfer of Native American land. Students take...\n
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\nWestward Expansion Unit\n

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\nEighth graders investigate the importance of Westward Expansion in the history of the United States in this unit of lessons.\n
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\nWestward Expansion & Manifest Destiny (1)\n

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\nIn this online interactive American history worksheet, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny. Students may submit their answers to be scored.\n
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\nWestward Expansion & Manifest Destiny (2)\n

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\nIn this online interactive American history worksheet, high schoolers answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny. Students may submit their answers to be scored.\n
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\nWestward Expansion & Manifest Destiny (5)\n

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\nIn this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 12 matching questions regarding Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny. Students may check their answers immediately.\n
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\nWomen and the Law Ladies of the 80's: 1780's, 1880's, 1980's\n

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\nStudents examine laws that have affected women in history: the 1780's, following the United States independence from England; the 1880's, the time of westward expansion, the silver/gold era, and the coming of the Industrial Revolution.\n
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\nCultural and Social Transformation since 1865\n

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\nStudents research the evolution of cultural and social issues in areas of Westward Expansion, Immigration, and Civil Rights. They practice writing clear details with supporting evidence and examples and evaluate ways of improving drafts...\n
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\nManifest Destiny and Westward Expansion\n

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\nStudents discover how manifest destiny and westward expansion are related. Using the Internet, they research the beginnings of the movement of manifest destiny and how it influenced people moving westward. They discuss the expectations...\n
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\nWestward Expansion - Fur Trade\n

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\nStudents complete a unit of lessons to learn how products reach the market and study the history of the fur trade. In this history and trade instructional activity, students first learn about the technology that allowed products to reach...\n
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\nWestward Expansion\n

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\nFifth graders create a brochure outlining what he or she has studied throughout the unit. The brochure contains evidence that Students have understood and mastered the answers to the essential questions.\n
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\nWestward Expansion of the United States\n

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\nHow did early American pioneers decide what to take with them on their journeys, and what was their traveling experience like? Here you'll find a collection of activities to help you explore Westward Expansion with your young learners.\n
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\nOverland Trails To The West\n

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\nConsider the political, physical, and geographical factors that led to and marked the Westward Expansion. Learners will track the various routes developed during the 1800's. They create a first person journal describing what they see,...\n
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\nRocky Train Trek\n

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\nStudents research about America's westward movement and the effect of railroads on indigenous peoples, U.S. society, the environment, and the economy. They plan, map, and document an imaginary train journey across North America in the...\n
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\nFine Tuning a Nation: Using Cartoons\n

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\nStudents examine political cartoons to gain an understanding of the political issues that George Washington faced. In this historical perspectives instructional activity, students analyze political cartoons about the National Bank, the...\n
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