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\nFrom a New Nation to a Divided Nation\n

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\nQuiz your students or prepare them for the big exam with this presentation. Included are 24 multiple choice questions related to Early American Government, The Colonial Period, Westward Expansion, and State Formation.\n
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\nInteresting Facts about the Historic Trails\n

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\nThe Oregon trail is a very interesting part of American history. The class, having read or discussed the events leading to the westward expansion and settling of the Oregon Territory, can answer each of these fill-in-the-blank...\n
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\nPhotography and the National Park Service\n

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\nDuring the 1800s the United States was expanding westward; land was there for the taking.  Kids explore how some early photographers used their photography to influenced the US Congress to save areas like Mirror Lake. They...\n
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\nExtranjeros and Expansion\n

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\nA three-part lesson gives light to the Unites States expansion from the view of Texans, New Mexicans, and Californians. Through videos and written activities, scholars work collaboratively to research specific individuals and their...\n
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\nNational Expansion\n

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\nLearners investigate the Manifest Denstiny. They explore how the idea was evident in 19th century American maps. Students brainstorm the relationships between maps and national expansion. They review a map from 1816 that called for...\n
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\nManifest Destiny and Westward Expansion\n

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\nYoung scholars explore the economic, political, racial, and religious roots of Manifest Destiny. They read articles and analyze how the concept influenced the nation's westward expansion. Students discover the motivations and...\n
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\nTwo Perspectives on the Battle of Little Bighorn/Greasy Grass\n

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\nLearners understand why historians conduct research and the importance of perception when it comes to studying history. The resource covers The Wars of Expansion and the Battle of Little Bighorn/Greasy Grass through group work, debate,...\n
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\nThe Road to California - A Journey to Freedom\n

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\nStudents complete a Web quest about Biddy Mason's journey Westward to California as a slave and her ultimate rise to one of the wealthiest and generous woman of the Westward Movement. They present an exhibit of their research.\n
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\nWestward Expansion: Links to the Past\n

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\nStudents investigate the impact of Manifest Destiny. In this California history lesson, students conduct research on the settlement of the state between 1849 and 1900. Students use their findings to create scripts that link primary...\n
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\nPioneer America: Legendary Westerners - Can One Person Really Make a Difference?\n

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\nFourth graders research famous Americans from the Westward Movement and complete an interview. For this Westward Movement lesson, 4th graders work in pairs to research someone who was important during this time period. They prepare and...\n
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\nAfrican-Americans in the American West\n

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\nSecondary learners explore the westward movement of African Americans. Segmented into four time periods, the lesson provides an overview of how African Americans experienced westward expansion. Learners view PBS specials on the...\n
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\nExploring Pioneer America\n

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\nFourth graders research pioneers who had a strong influence on westward expansion. In this westward expansion lesson, 4th graders write an essay about four pioneers and an interview script about one. Students work in pairs to present...\n
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\nWhose Manifest Destiny?\n

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\nYoung scholars examine the Westward expansion. In this North American settlers lesson, students will view a PowerPoint presentation and answer critical thinking questions. Young scholars will write an essay that analyzes the impact of...\n
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\nDangers of the West\n

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\nEighth graders explore the American West. In this Westward Expansion lesson, 8th graders examine primary sources to investigate the dangers travelling to and settling in the American West. Students design brochures that would help those...\n
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\nMoving West\n

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\nStudents research the Westward Movement and struggles encountered by the pioneers as they moved from Nebraska, Westward along the Oregon Trail. In this Westward Expansion lesson, students read an Oregon Trail poem and visit 5 different...\n
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\nEconomic Choices for Exploring the Fronteir\n

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\nFourth graders explain the hardship of economic limitations in Westward Expansion . They describe the effects of fluctuations in supply and demand. They put themselves in the place of pioneers hoping to build a homestead.\n
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\nBison on the Plains\n

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\nFifth graders explore U.S. geography by reading assigned text about American Indians. In this migration lesson, 5th graders identify the differences between Native Americans and European settlers who traveled through middle America in...\n
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\nPatty Reed's Doll: The Story of the DonnerParty\n

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\nStudents explore westward movement through eyes of doll belonging to Patty Reed, member of Donner Party. They write journal entries from points of view of characters in book, Patty Reed's Doll, participate in Pack the Wagon game, and...\n
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\nFree Land\n

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\nLearners investigate the impact of the passage of the Homestead Act. In this Westward Expansion lesson, students visit selected websites to examine the lives of Americans who settled the American frontier.\n
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\nA Century of Expansion: America's Destiny (1763-1867)\n

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\nHow did we grow into such a large nation? Follow the events, wars, and treaties that led to the acquisition of major states as we expanded into the West. The slides provide maps, dates, and simplistic information to help learners...\n
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\nThe Wild, Wild West, or Was It?\n

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\nFifth graders explore the American West. In this Westward Expansion lesson, 5th graders examine the opportunities that the West offered American pioneers. Students watch a montage video and analyze primary documents regarding the...\n
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\nAIH-5: Westward Expansion\n

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\nFifth graders research how the westward expansion affected the American Indians.\n
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\nImpact of Westward Expansion on Indigenous Populations\n

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\nYoung scholars study the impact of westward expansion on Native American populations. They create a diorama of a Native American scene, write imaginary letters as a pioneer child reflecting on his/her experiences, and create story...\n
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\nWestward Expansion\n

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\nIn this westward expansion worksheet, students read and assess comprehension. In this short answer, matching, and timeline worksheet, students write answers to twenty-five questions.\n
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