9-4: A Rush tothe West

People seeking religious freedom and/or gold greatly increased the

population of the west.

Anticipatory SetAfter the Mexican-American War, a

discovery took place that brought people from all around the world flooding into

California.

California StandardsSocial Studies Standard 8.8.2: Describe the

purpose, challenges, and economic incentives associated with westward expansion, including the concept of Manifest Destiny (e.g., settlement of the Great Plains) and the territorial acquisitions that spanned numerous decades.

Social Studies Standard 8.8.4: Examine the importance of the great rivers and the struggle of over water rights.

Social Studies Standard 8.8.6: Describe the Texas War for Independence and the Mexican-American War, including territorial settlements, the aftermath of the wars, and the effects the war had on the lives of Americans, including Mexican Americans today.

Inputpolygamy: the practice of having more

than one wife at a time.forty-niner: nickname given to the

people who came to California in search of gold.

water rights: the legal rights to use the water in a river, stream, or other body.

vigilante: self-appointed law enforcers.

Joseph SmithBrigham Young

ResearchMain Idea & Details

1.Divide your paper into 4 sections.

2.Write down the section heading and the main idea. You will fill in the details at the end of the lesson.

InputMormons Settle Utah

The Mormons journeyed westward seeking a safe place to practice their religion.

Joseph Smith Brigham Young

Three issues divided the Mormons and the federal government:

1. The Mormon Church controlled the election process in the Utah Territory.

2. The church supported businesses that were owned by Mormons.

3. The practice of polygamy was illegal in the rest of the country.

InputThe California Gold Rush

The discovery of gold brought thousands of new settlers to California.

In 1848, gold was

discovered at Sutter’s

Mill.

There were disputes over water rights.

CA was not yet a state, so federal laws did not apply.

InputCalifornia’s Changing Population

The gold rush permanently altered the makeup of California’s population.

In 1848, San Francisco had only 200 inhabitants.

By 1870, San Francisco had a population of more than 100,000!

Input

Safari Montage

The Rush for Gold

Chapter 3: The Gold Miner's Life 

(10 min 49 sec)

Use two sections of your paper to take notes about the video

ResearchINDEPENDENT WORK

1.Read pages 336-341 in the History textbook.

2.Take more detailed notes based on the “big idea” concepts just introduced.

HOMEWORK CONNECTION

Complete 9-4 Section Quiz

Write a detailed SUMMARY of the section and complete the UNANSWERED QUESTIONS section of your notes.

Choose two of the remaining Depth & Complexity ICONS in your notes and explain how they relate to this section.