Choose from 500 different sets of westward expansion chapter 11 flashcards on quizlet. What new technologies influenced westward expansion. Laura ingalls wilder shelved 7 times as westwardexpansion avg rating 4. It also serves all six major gateways to mexico and connects with canadas rail systems. Improve your students reading comprehension with readworks. Ssush6 the student will analyze the impact of territorial expansion and population growth and the impact of this growth in the early decades of the new nation.
When it appeared in 1949, the first edition of ray allen billingtons westward expansion set a new standard for scholarship in western american history, and the books reputation among historians, scholars, and students grew through four subsequent editions. American values and beliefs, such as manifest destiny, and the need. Thus, the history of westward expansion is a history of accommodation and adaptation. Westward expansion vocabulary in this activity, students are to describe each term and explain the historical importance of each term from this unit. Westward expansion 1 general overview this collection of enrichment activities was designed to complement existing curricula and expand ones understanding of what it was like to live during the past. In 1803, the louisiana purchase doubled the size of the united states and opened a vast new territory for settlement. 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. First person narratives, 18491900, in american memory to create a script depicting the motivations, expectations, fears, and realizations of immigrants who settled california between 1849 and 1900. Medicine and health on the lewis and clark expedition created by the historical collections and services staff at the claude. The geographical shift of economic activity also captures the westward expansion. The finished product will be a script containing links to illustrative written materials, images, and sound files from the.
The belief in young democracy was so strong that americans wanted to spread it across the entire continent. Gambling, drinking, and fighting were widespread, and justice was often determined by the hardest punch or the fastest draw. 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. Westward expansion reconstruction and westward expansion 2. Explain the northwest ordinances importance in the westward migration of americans, and on slavery, public education, and the addition of new states. The experiences of the different groups also created cooperation and conflict. All of the documents can be anchored to notes and activities from the unit. Mexicanamerican war begun when the united states annexed texas, the mexicanamerican war ended with the united states acquiring much of what is now the american southwest. August, 2011 clip of american westward expansion this clip, title, and description were not created by cspan. Books of the week april 24, 2020 a 2,000year history of restaurants and other new books to read. If you are looking for creative and simpleyet stimulating. Westward expansion or early 1800s they are traveling toward the pacific northwest.
The american west is a land of wonder and excitement often spoken of in terms of mystery, hope and legend. Americans went on a beef binge after the civil war because a. Westward expansion timeline for kids james polk was the 11th american president who served in office from march 4, 1845 to march 4, 1849. They used force when the cherokees would not move of their own accord.
Manifest destiny was based on the belief of cultural and racial superiority over other nations and the obligation to bring enlightenment and civilization to other races like the native. By 1840 almost 7 million americans had migrated westward in hopes of securing land and being prosperous. Trappers went to oregon for the profit that could be made from fur trading. When you correctly select a word from the puzzle, the word will be crossed off the list and a green checkmark will appear next to the word. Manifest destiny and the environmental impacts of westward core. The map shows georgias westward expansion in the years following the forced removal of the creek and cherokee indians from georgia to reservations in modernday oklahoma. For the indian groups who lived there, the region was the center of the world that they knew. Studies have confirmed that using ones hands helps students retain information. Westward expansion documents below are excerpts from documents related to westward expansion, national markets, and antebellum america. Westward expansion and manifest destiny for kids the notion of the manifest destiny of the united states was that the occupation the whole continent of north america, was a divine right of the american people. Westward expansion conditions in a typical mining town were shady at best. Porter this study of the sketches of arctic explorer russell w.
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. Southern arizona i n this section, you will read about the experiences of groups in a region that is, today, southern arizona. In alabama, georgia, and tennessee, andrew jackson led u. They felt that it was their duty to spread out across the land. Start a conversation with students about pioneers, native americans, the oregon trail, and more. In 1803 the louisiana purchase took place, doubling the size of the country.
The object of the game is to find all the westward expansion terms hidden in the word search grid. In this section we will examine this idea and apply it to the. The native americans were removed from their lands during westward expansion, and were forced onto reserves. Medicine and health on the lewis and clark expedition created by the historical collections and services staff. The volume begins with a time line of popular culture events during the period. At the same time, the authors understand a sense of optimism, a profound faith in individuals own abilities, the willingness to innovate, and an abiding trust in. War with mexico territory surrounding the santa fe trail was very busy people began to think it was americas destiny to acquire. Westward expansion introduction to westward expansion. In the nineteenth century, the united states expanded its territory westward at a dramatic pace, leading to conflict, national growth, and ongoing cultural exchange.
A collection of short local content vehicle lcv videos showcasing important sites in the history of westward expansion in america. Westward expansion the homestead act was passed in 1862 by congress. Examining this tension between unity and division help us learn about the history of the country. The act let settlers claim up to 160 acres of surveyed federal lands. Process by which a government gains control over a territory not presently under their jurisdiction. Lesson plans week 2 the oregon trail, overlanders and the. Westward expansion had serious consequences for native americans since continental expansion implicitly meant the occupation and annexation of their lands.
Manifest destiny by the 1840s, americans envisioned2 a nation that spread from sea to shining sea. Explain the northwest ordinances importance in the westward migration of americans, and on slavery, public education, and the addition of. Westward movement, the populating by europeans of the land within the continental boundaries of the mainland united states, a process that began shortly after the first colonial settlements were established along the atlantic coast. Remember people migrated to the west for a variety of reasons. In the nineteenth century, the united states exploded in size and population due to westward expansion. Sep 21, 2017 the map shows georgias westward expansion in the years following the forced removal of the creek and cherokee indians from georgia to reservations in modernday oklahoma. Manifest destiny and us westward expansion american experience. Please email me if you should need them and i will email them to you. The social center of these communities was the saloon. This abridgment and revision of billington and martin ridges fifth edition, with a new introduction and additional scholarship by ridge.
Solved westward expansion documents below are excerpts. Westward expansion original poem 6 heading west roleplay 8 places to know classroom game 12 westward timeline timeline jumble 14 section 2 information overload 16 gold rush 17 westward expansion 18 section 3 pocket activities 19 louisiana purchase 19 exploring the west 20. Westward movement, the populating by europeans of the land within the continental. The map also shows the states railroads and common roads. Lesson plans week 2 the oregon trail, overlanders and.
In the early years of the american republic the western frontier was the inspiration to many people who dreamed and hoped for a better future. Aug 15, 2016 explorers surveys westward expansion explorers and expeditions the arctic sketches of russell w. The words you need to find are listed to the right of the word search. The united states continued the european practice of recognizing only limited land rights of indigenous peoples and sought to expand into the west through the nominally legal purchase of native american land in treaties. From the georgia historical society map collection, ms 61mp 083. Analyze the following documents and answer the guided questions. In what way did mountain men and trappers prepare the west for settlement. Since the first americans set foot upon north america they have continued to move west. Gigliottis united states history westward expansion.
The documents are presented in chronological order, with the exception of harriet h. Explorers surveys westward expansion explorers and expeditions the arctic sketches of russell w. This unit will focus on america during the 1800s when the country expanded its borders westward. The belief that settlers were destined to expand to the west is often referred to as manifest destiny.
The westward expansion was a part of the growth experience of the united states. Americans have always believed in their manifest destiny or the right of the united states to conquer the continent and spread freedom and democracy across the continent. Millions of americans and new immigrants heeded the 19th century call to go west. The story of the american west is the story of the meeting of french fur traders and a. Robinsons reflection later in life on the lowell girls. The homestead act provided free land to many people who wanted to move westward. Manifest destiny is defined as the concept of american exceptionalism, that is, the belief that america occupies a special place among the countries of the world. Documents in the american memory collections provide evidence of conflict among the cultural groups that. Below are the documents needed to complete your notebook for unit 3 westward expansion this units power points are too large to upload. The documents in this set can be used to help students explore westward expansion of the united states and the. Students use documents from california as i saw it.
Westward expansion and manifest destiny legends of america. Westward expansion encourages an understanding of american westering that is mindful of the racism and excessive nationalism that frequently marred the western frontier experience. Use a map of north america to trace americas expansion to the civil war, including the location of the santa fe and oregon trails. Aug, 2011 august, 2011 clip of american westward expansion this clip, title, and description were not created by cspan. Americas expansion to the civil war, including the location of the santa fe and oregon trails. Westward expansion although people had begun to move westward almost from the beginnings of european settlement in america, the era of westward expansion began in earnest in the mid19th century. After living on and improving the land for five years, homesteaders paid a small registration fee and got the title for the land. 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. Westward expansion timeline for kids american historama. American westward expansion geographical features c. Westward expansion unites and divides the united states throughout the history of the united states, various forces have worked to unify the country while, at the same time, other forces have worked to divide the country.
Manifest destiny changed the american landscape by. Americans believed in the idea of manifest destiny, the idea that it was their god given right to expand westward to the pacific ocean and to mexico 3. The heidlers have attempted to present manifest destiny in a balanced. Westward expansion covers 1849 the year of the first gold rush until approximately 1890. What was the impact on westward expansion on native american tribes. Learn westward expansion chapter 11 with free interactive flashcards. In 1803, the louisiana purchase doubled the size of the united states and opened a. In 1840, the west accounted for less than 30% of total personal income whereas in 1900 this share rose to 54% and has remained stable at about 60% ever since. Pick a word from the box that best completes the sentences below. The time line is followed by chapters arranged in two parts. Access thousands of highquality, free k12 articles, and create online assignments with them for your students. Solved westward expansion documents below are excerpts from.
Ss4h6 the student will explain westward expansion of america between 1801 and 1861. Although i like having the story of the westward expansion told from two different points of view, that of the settlers who were putting into practice what they considered to be their manifest destiny, and that of the american indians who watched as their lands were taken and treaties were broken, i wish that various aspects of this important part of history had been covered a little more. In addition, create a file folder display showing important facts, maps. Westward expansion the trail of tears 820l in may 1838, u.
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