Trappers went to oregon for the profit that could be made from fur trading. 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. The belief that settlers were destined to expand to the west is often referred to as manifest destiny. Studies have confirmed that using ones hands helps students retain information. 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. Westward expansion or early 1800s they are traveling toward the pacific northwest. What was the impact on westward expansion on native american tribes. Westward movement, the populating by europeans of the land within the continental. Americas expansion to the civil war, including the location of the santa fe and oregon trails. Improve your students reading comprehension with readworks. Explorers surveys westward expansion explorers and expeditions the arctic sketches of russell w. The time line is followed by chapters arranged in two parts.
Americans went on a beef binge after the civil war because a. Solved westward expansion documents below are excerpts. Since the first americans set foot upon north america they have continued to move west. Medicine and health on the lewis and clark expedition created by the historical collections and services staff. Remember people migrated to the west for a variety of reasons. The words you need to find are listed to the right of the word search.
By 1840 almost 7 million americans had migrated westward in hopes of securing land and being prosperous. Below are the documents needed to complete your notebook for unit 3 westward expansion this units power points are too large to upload. The volume begins with a time line of popular culture events during the period. The act let settlers claim up to 160 acres of surveyed federal lands. Please email me if you should need them and i will email them to you.
Southern arizona i n this section, you will read about the experiences of groups in a region that is, today, southern arizona. 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. Thus, the history of westward expansion is a history of accommodation and adaptation. 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. Explain the northwest ordinances importance in the westward migration of americans, and on slavery, public education, and the addition of new states. Robinsons reflection later in life on the lowell girls.
The native americans were removed from their lands during westward expansion, and were forced onto reserves. The documents are presented in chronological order, with the exception of harriet h. American values and beliefs, such as manifest destiny, and the need. Westward expansion introduction to westward expansion.
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. Learn westward expansion chapter 11 with free interactive flashcards. 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 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. Start a conversation with students about pioneers, native americans, the oregon trail, and more.
The experiences of the different groups also created cooperation and conflict. The westward expansion was a part of the growth experience of the united states. Westward expansion timeline for kids james polk was the 11th american president who served in office from march 4, 1845 to march 4, 1849. 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. What new technologies influenced 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. 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. August, 2011 clip of american westward expansion this clip, title, and description were not created by cspan. The documents in this set can be used to help students explore westward expansion of the united states and the.
Examining this tension between unity and division help us learn about the history of the country. Westward expansion timeline for kids american historama. The geographical shift of economic activity also captures the westward expansion. 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. The story of the american west is the story of the meeting of french fur traders and a. This unit will focus on america during the 1800s when the country expanded its borders westward. After living on and improving the land for five years, homesteaders paid a small registration fee and got the title for the land. Lesson plans week 2 the oregon trail, overlanders and the. The social center of these communities was the saloon. Process by which a government gains control over a territory not presently under their jurisdiction. The belief in young democracy was so strong that americans wanted to spread it across the entire continent. It usually involves either conquest or the use of force.
Westward expansion the homestead act was passed in 1862 by congress. Westward expansion and manifest destiny legends of america. Books of the week april 24, 2020 a 2,000year history of restaurants and other new books to read. They used force when the cherokees would not move of their own accord. Gambling, drinking, and fighting were widespread, and justice was often determined by the hardest punch or the fastest draw. Millions of americans and new immigrants heeded the 19th century call to go west.
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. In 1803, the louisiana purchase doubled the size of the united states and opened a. 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. Manifest destiny and the environmental impacts of westward core. In the nineteenth century, the united states exploded in size and population due to westward expansion. Choose from 500 different sets of westward expansion chapter 11 flashcards on quizlet. In addition, create a file folder display showing important facts, maps.
All of the documents can be anchored to notes and activities from the unit. Manifest destiny changed the american landscape by. In 1803, the louisiana purchase doubled the size of the united states and opened a vast new territory for settlement. Westward expansion vocabulary in this activity, students are to describe each term and explain the historical importance of each term from this unit. In alabama, georgia, and tennessee, andrew jackson led u. 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. Solved westward expansion documents below are excerpts from. Westward expansion documents below are excerpts from documents related to westward expansion, national markets, and antebellum america.
In 1803 the louisiana purchase took place, doubling the size of the country. Pick a word from the box that best completes the sentences below. Lesson plans week 2 the oregon trail, overlanders and. It also serves all six major gateways to mexico and connects with canadas rail systems. Documents in the american memory collections provide evidence of conflict among the cultural groups that. Analyze the following documents and answer the guided questions.
For the indian groups who lived there, the region was the center of the world that they knew. Ss4h6 the student will explain westward expansion of america between 1801 and 1861. 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. Laura ingalls wilder shelved 7 times as westwardexpansion avg rating 4. Westward expansion covers 1849 the year of the first gold rush until approximately 1890. Westward expansion encourages an understanding of american westering that is mindful of the racism and excessive nationalism that frequently marred the western frontier experience. Exploration and westward expansion national archives.
Medicine and health on the lewis and clark expedition created by the historical collections and services staff at the claude. Westward expansion museum 3196701 pompeys pillar national. Explain the northwest ordinances importance in the westward migration of americans, and on slavery, public education, and the addition of. Westward expansion reconstruction and westward expansion 2. 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. 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. Westward expansion unites and divides 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.
Aug 15, 2016 explorers surveys westward expansion explorers and expeditions the arctic sketches of russell w. Sara jatcko, terra foundation for american art kelly naughton, chicago public schools charlotte ross, newberry library with contributions from. 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. In this section we will examine this idea and apply it to the. From the georgia historical society map collection, ms 61mp 083. Westward expansion the trail of tears 820l in may 1838, u. Manifest destiny by the 1840s, americans envisioned2 a nation that spread from sea to shining sea. The american west is a land of wonder and excitement often spoken of in terms of mystery, hope and legend. 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. 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. The object of the game is to find all the westward expansion terms hidden in the word search grid.
War with mexico territory surrounding the santa fe trail was very busy people began to think it was americas destiny to acquire. The finished product will be a script containing links to illustrative written materials, images, and sound files from the. 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. They felt that it was their duty to spread out across the land.
Westward expansion had serious consequences for native americans since continental expansion implicitly meant the occupation and annexation of their lands. If you are looking for creative and simpleyet stimulating. Porter this study of the sketches of arctic explorer russell w. The map also shows the states railroads and common roads. 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. The homestead act provided free land to many people who wanted to move westward.
Use a map of north america to trace americas expansion to the civil war, including the location of the santa fe and oregon trails. Westward expansion conditions in a typical mining town were shady at best. Manifest destiny and us westward expansion american experience. This abridgment and revision of billington and martin ridges fifth edition, with a new introduction and additional scholarship by ridge. 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. Access thousands of highquality, free k12 articles, and create online assignments with them for your students. American westward expansion geographical features c. 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. Aug, 2011 august, 2011 clip of american westward expansion this clip, title, and description were not created by cspan. Gigliottis united states history westward expansion. Students use documents from california as i saw it. The heidlers have attempted to present manifest destiny in a balanced.
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