U.S. Westward Expansion

Created by: Derik Lantz

Introduction Lesson Quiz

Introduction• This lesson is designed for 8th grade students.• This lesson is a social studies lesson focusing on U.S.

westward expansion following the war of 1812.

Primary Objective • Understanding that Westward expansion contributed to

economic and industrial development, debates over sectional issues, war with Mexico and the displacement of American Indians.

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Getting Started• As you navigate through this lesson you will be given 2 action

buttons at the bottom of each lesson slide, one will allow you to continue on to the next slide and the other will allow you to return to the previous slide.

• Upon completion of the lesson you will be given an option of whether you want to take the quiz or go back and review the lesson again. It’s very important that you read through each slide carefully.

• Also pay close attention to the map link on slide one of the lesson. And pay close attention to the video you are to watch on the final lesson slide. There will be questions on the quiz from both of those links.

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The Greatest Real-Estate Deal in History

• In 1803, US President Thomas Jefferson arranged the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France. President Jefferson wanted to make sure that the US could use the Mississippi River for commerce, This would allow the US access between the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi River. They were very surprised when the French offered to sell the entire Louisiana Territory for 15 million dollars. (http://www.enchantedlearning.com/history/us/1800/louisianapurchase/)

• This purchase is considered to be the greatest real-estate deal in history. Click on the following link to view a map of the states that make up the land Jefferson purchased in 1803. MAP

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The Lewis and Clark expedition.

• After the purchase Jefferson hired Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to set fourth on an expedition into the newly acquired land. The main objective was to explore the Missouri River to its source and establish the most direct water route to the Pacific. They were instructed to write detailed accounts of their journeys, make maps, and provide information about the Indian Tribes indigenous to the west. In addition Jefferson expected them to make scientific and geographic observations of all they saw. (http://www.nps.gov/pub_aff/lewis_clark/overview.htm)

• The Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1803-06 was a monumental event that shaped the boundaries, character and future of the United States in the west.

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Manifest Destiny

• Following the American Revolution and The War of 1812 America had gained it’s independence. The east coast of America was filled with people, Now, with territory up to the Mississippi River claimed and settled and the Louisiana Purchase explored, Americans headed west in droves. Newspaper editor JOHN O'SULLIVAN coined the term "MANIFEST DESTINY" in 1845. (http://www.ushistory.org/us/29.asp)

• O’Sullivan wrote "our manifest destiny to overspread the continent allotted by Providence for the free development of our multiplying millions”. http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h337.html

• A huge win for westward expansion was won in 1848, when the Mexican War concluded, and the United States gained full control of the Texas, California and New Mexico territories. http://www.sparknotes.com/history/american/westwardexpansion/context.html

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Why the boom in the West?• After obtaining California, in January, 1848: Gold is Discovered

in California An American carpenter finds gold at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, sparking a gold rush which brings tens of thousands of new settlers to California, establishing towns and cities, and accelerating the drive toward statehood.

• In May 1869The first transcontinental railroad is completed when the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads join their tracks at Promontory Point, Utah. The railroad rapidly affects the ease of western settlement, shortening the journey from coast to coast, which took six to eight months by wagon, to a mere one week's trip. (http://www.sparknotes.com/history/american/westwardexpansion/timeline.html)

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Native Americans Pushed Out• As America grew and ventured out west, the Government was

forcing Native Americans to give up their land and making them relocate to reservations.

• As a result many tribes rebelled causing epic battles such as The Battle of Little Big Horn and The Battle at Wounded Knee.

• Watch the following video on The Battle at Wounded Kneehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twYzmnFAfm8

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End of The Lesson• You have finished the lesson on U.S. Westward

Expansion. You can now either take the Quiz, go back through the lesson, or return to the home page.

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Quiz 1. What country did Thomas Jefferson purchase the Louisiana

Territory from?

A. ItalyB. MexicoC. FranceD. Canada

Question 2According to the map you viewed, how many states in America were part of the Louisiana Territory?

A. 4B. 12C. 10D. 15

Question 3What was the main objective of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

A. To scare away Native AmericansB. explore the Missouri River to its source and establish the most

direct water route to the Pacific.C. Find land to build a new railroad.D. To find gold.

Question 4Who coined the term “Manifest Destiny”?

A. John O’SullivanB. Thomas JeffersonC. Abraham LincolnD. George Washington

Question 5What city and state did the Union and Pacific railroads join their tracks at to complete the Transcontinental Railroad?

A. Los Angeles, CAB. Kansas City, MissouriC. Las Vegas, NevadaD. Promontory Point, Utah

Question 6According to the YouTube video you watched what was the name of the dance Native Americans performed that gave them hope?

A. Lakota DanceB. Freedom DanceC. Ghost DanceD. Chicken Dance

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CreditsInformation Sources• http://www.enchantedlearning.com/history/us/1800/louisianapurchase/• http://www.mrnussbaum.com/history/images/lapurchase.jpg• http://www.nps.gov/pub_aff/lewis_clark/overview.htm• http://www.ushistory.org/us/29.asp• http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h337.html• http://www.sparknotes.com/history/american/westwardexpansion/context.html• http://www.sparknotes.com/history/american/westwardexpansion/timeline.html• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twYzmnFAfm8

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