I realize there is not a whole lot of time to do just coloring in upper elementary, but coloring can be fun to include with a. Guaranteed the right of a owners to recover an escaped slave. It affected the westward expansion by wanting people to go over and explore the land. Westward expansion project you will be working in groups to create a 3d map detailing the movement of americans westward across north america and a report.
Westward expansion and regional differences worksheets this page contains our standalone worksheets on westward expansion and regional differences. In the texas war of independence, texans defeated at the battle of the alamo, but later defeat mexicans at battle of san jacinto. Improve your students reading comprehension with readworks. The native americans were removed from their lands during westward expansion, and were forced onto reserves. Denver westword the leading independent news source in. Several positive features did arise out of american expansion. Interesting facts about westward expansion and the old west 25. Trace a detailed map of the us at the time of westward expansion.
Mesa county valley school district 51, 27 may 2011. As people progressed west for better lives, scientific. Dry farming o type of farming that allowed farmers to farm without muchwater o planted the seeds deeper to get more water o popular crops wheat, corn and potatoes. Nowhere else has an area of equal size been settled as a result of the initiative of small groups and individuals. It will cover colonization, indian removal, and the acquisition of. One of the important events during his presidency was the notion of the manifest destiny of the united states and the continuance of the westward expansion. We will use your feedback to improve the experience for every teacher on our site. From 1803 to 1890, the united states exploded with growth. This detailed study guide includes chapter summaries and analysis, important themes, significant quotes, and more everything you need to ace your essay or test on timeline of events in westward expansion. A new history was developed by the choices for the 21st century education program with the assistance of the research staff at the watson institute for international studies, scholars at brown university, and other experts in the field.
It is in the nature of man to want more and to constantly expand. Type and print the events in short phrases that are no longer than 1. Teach others about western expansion apply knowledge from western expansion to other areas and subjects both in. Westward expansion master timeline 1783the revolutionary war ends with the treaty of paris 1803louisiana purchase 1803lewis and clark explore the louisiana territory 1825erie canal is completed 1845texas becomes 28th state in u. All of the documents can be anchored to notes and activities from the unit. In this lesson students analyze a map, artworks, informational texts, and primary sources that present different perspectives on manifest destiny and the westward expansion of settlers and miners into. In addition, create a file folder display showing important facts, maps.
For the indian groups who lived there, the region was the center of the world that they knew. Westward expansion timeline activity by jersey girl gone south. The westward expansion mostly revolved around the addition of trains that go through the great plains. Despite this sectional conflict, americans kept on migrating west in the years after the missouri compromise was adopted. Westward expansion timeline for kids american historama. Westward migration was influenced by geography and economic opportunity. Learn about the louisiana purchase, manifest destiny, the gold rush and more. The purchase doubled the size of the united states and opened up the continent to its westward expansion. Books of the week april 24, 2020 a 2,000year history of restaurants and other new books to read. The westward expansion is a great example of how a nation goes through its journey for success.
The cherokees trekked hundreds of miles over a long period of months. The united states army drove more than 15,000 cherokees westward. I realize there is not a whole lot of time to do just coloring in upper elementary, but coloring can be fun to include with a westward expansion writing activity. Thousands of people crossed the rockies to the oregon territory, which belonged to great britain, and thousands more moved into the mexican territories of california. Westward expansion reading activity covers a thrilling time in american history, when adventurers pushed westward to explore an evermoving frontier in the 1800s students learn how the pioneers lived and the difficulties they encountered, what inspired their travels, how they fought with native americans and mexicans, and how they ultimately settled in. President thomas jefferson sent lewis and clark on an expedition to explore new land west and the pacific ocean. Westward expansion timeline for kids james polk was the 11th american president who served in office from march 4, 1845 to march 4, 1849. Us history from 1841 1850 zachary taylor presidency 18491850 president zachary taylor. Draw a large map of the us at the time of the westward expansion. Thank you so much for being part of the betterlesson community.
Include as many trails, important places and events as possible. Westward expansion guided reading this packet is for students who are struggling to learn the facts and concepts of westward expansion. The us government announced that the west had been explored. Westward expansion the movement of people that has resulted in the settlement of america is one of the most fascinating and significant topics in the history of the united states. To help your students analyze these primary sources, get a graphic organizer and guides. This is a timeline of the main events that happened during westward expansion. Expansion allows nations to find more resources, land to sell, and even space for new businesses. Ever since the first pioneers settled in the united states at the east, the country has been expanding westward. Works cited amazing us history westward expansion websites. The belief that settlers were destined to expand to the west is often referred to as manifest destiny. The action of expanding westward was a misguided idea by americans.
The louisiana purchase is considered the greatest real estate deal in history. Westward expansion timeline by julie dichtenberg on prezi. When president thomas jefferson bought the louisiana territory from the french government in 1803, it doubled the size of the existing united states. Facts, biography, accomplishments and biography of the life of zachary taylor and summaries of important events during his presidency the fugitive slave act 1850. The topography of our continent with its rocks and minerals and flora and fauna required detailed scientific investigation. Encounters at a cultural crossroads this library of congress primary source set provides a pdf handout teachers guide, links to online resources, and more. Westward expansion and regional differences worksheets. During his presidential campaign of 1844, he strongly supported expansion and annexation of texas. By 1840 almost 7 million americans had migrated westward in hopes of securing land and being prosperous. Your students are sure to enjoy this fun themed collage. Westward expansion 18011861 america establishes its boundaries big ideas between 1801 and 1861, exploration was encouraged as america underwent vast territorial expansion and settlement. Click the thumbnail for the original item, the caption for information on the item, or download a pdf or mp3. This unit will focus on america during the 1800s when the country expanded its borders westward. In the nineteenth century, the united states expanded its territory westward at a dramatic pace, leading to conflict, national growth, and ongoing cultural exchange.
The photo model is based on twentyfour events plus the beginning title, westward expansion timeline. Around 300,000 people would take the trail over the next 20 years. Issued by abraham lincoln january 1, 1863, following the battle of antietam, this proclamation stated that all confederate slaves would be free, and that blacks would be able to fight in the union army. Westward expansion by courtnay mccarter auburndale high school i. Lesson plan summary summary students will be working in groups of four on a culminating project. Westward expansion timeline activity by jersey girl gone.
Educational articles for teachers, students, and schools including daily life on the frontier, gold rush, pony express, timeline, glossary, and people. Westward expansion vocabulary in this activity, students are to describe each term and explain the historical importance of each term from this unit. Nov 03, 2010 this video was created to show to a classroom of thirdgrade students. It impacted the westward expansion by driving the cherokees west toward the mississippi river and started the siminole war. Ss4h6 the student will explain westward expansion of america between 1801 and 1861.
Create a model of something from the lewis and clark expedition and be prepared to share everything you can about why the model is important. Access thousands of highquality, free k12 articles, and create online assignments with them for your students. Westward expansion documents below are excerpts from documents related to westward expansion, national markets, and antebellum america. We wish to thank the following researchers for their invaluable input. Start here for historical context, teaching suggestions, links to online resources, and more. Lewis and clark a companion to ken burns pbs film, this site provides background on the world of lewis and clark, an archive of their expedition, audio excerpts by historians, a discussion of native american tribes encountered, classroom resources, an interactive story where you lead the. In search of commercial opportunities, exploitable natural resources, transplantation zones, and an agricultural paradise, the thirteen original colonies of the united states stretched to the west.
Westward expansion, however, was not exclusively about resources. The homestead act provided free land to many people who wanted to move westward. This is to count for your 9 week project in american history. Ss4h6 the student will explain westward expansion of. Original reporting and compelling writing on local news, restaurants, arts and culture have made denver westword a vital resource for readers who want to understand and engage with their community. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Robinsons reflection later in life on the lowell girls. Technological advancements technological advancements because of new advancements in technology people saw the great plains not as a treeless wasteland but as a vast area to be settled 1. Sara jatcko, terra foundation for american art kelly naughton, chicago public schools charlotte ross, newberry library with contributions from. It spread out from coast to coast, becoming one of the biggest countries in the world.
It relates to the westward expansion becuase the land that lewis and clark explored later became a popular settlement areas and more and more people moved westward. It explains how to use the timeline graphic organizer to clearly lay out the events and information about westward expansion. The documents are presented in chronological order, with the exception of harriet h. The focus of the set is for students to explore westward expansion of the united states and the resulting interactions. This passage is a timeline of events that happened as part of the westward expansion of the united states, from the louisiana purchase to the completion of the transcontinental railroad.
Kids learn about the history of the westward expansion and the old west of the united states as pioneers settled the west as the country expanded. Westward expansion was the 19thcentury movement of settlers, agriculture and industry into the american west. It explains how to use the timeline graphic organizer to clearly lay out the. Cherokees, forced to leave georgia, set out for oklahoma on trail of tears.
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