This video was created to show to a classroom of thirdgrade students. The story of westward expansion in the united states is often told from the perspective of the men and women who crossed the great plains in search of. A new history looks at this reexamined history through two lenses. Louis, missouri, on a mission to map a course to the pacific ocean. Take a moment to scroll over the 1840s on this timeline. I teach mini lessons about the lewis and clark expedition, the oregon trail, the pony express, and the gold rush.
Westward expansion powerpoint of maps 1, 2, and 3 handout. From farmable land to timber and gold, the 19thcentury american west has long been described as a land of opportunity. Learn why the great plains presented a barrier to westward expansion. Westward expansion timeline timeline created by asandwich. Start studying 5th grade westward expansion timeline. The choices program develops curricula on current and historical international issues and offers workshops, institutes, and inservice programs. Discover the experiences of a covered wagon pioneer. Without land, there was no upward mobility, one of the things that was a hallmark of the american experience for some, at least. A variety of factors contributed to westward expansion, including population growth and economic opportunities. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Below is a link to the acrobat pdf copy of the entire unit plan. July the united states passed the law that is today known as the northwest ordinance. 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.
The story of westward expansion in the united states is often told from the perspective of the men and women who crossed the great plains in search of a better life in the west. Cherokees, forced to leave georgia, set out for oklahoma on trail of tears. Between 1835 and 1838 bands of cherokee indians moved west of the mississippi along the socalled trail of tears. Access 3 different reading levels perfect for grades 38. Nov 03, 2010 this video was created to show to a classroom of thirdgrade students. Early indian groups note that this map shows the location of indian groups before the mideighteenth century, but is not a snapshot of where groups were located in a specific year or time period. 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. You will find information such as homework, upcoming events, and hopefully student work. The first is called westward expansion timeline and map project directions. Discuss the actual journey and any problems that may have been faced on the trail.
Westward expansion map from i 425359 is part of westward expansion map. It explains how to use the timeline graphic organizer to clearly lay out the events and information about westward expansion. Locate and label the following westward expansion trails on the growth of the united states map. Jul 22, 2008 expansion of the united states map 1763 present. In the span of five years, the united states increased its size by a third. The topography of our continent with its rocks and minerals and flora and fauna. Include a map of the trail you followed to the oregon country. Westward expansion, the 19thcentury movement of settlers into the american west, began with the louisiana purchase and was fueled by the gold rush, the oregon trail and a. Follow along with the presentation, and each time u. In light of the covid19 crisis, and the many disruptions it has caused or will cause to our kids education, i am offering subscriptions to the upgraded site. Westward expansion timeline for kids james polk was the 11th american president who served in office from march 4, 1845 to march 4, 1849. Searching for new lands and protection from foreign invasion, the young nation quickly extended its external borders. People are still moving west, but the period of westward expansion typically goes through the civil war and into the early 1900s. Learn more about it the united states did not always own all of the land that makes up the country today.
Education which have provided or contributed the content on this page. Oct 27, 2014 the blog is for 4th grade students and parents to learn about what is going on in 4th grade. Robert fulton and robert livingston demonstrate the speed of the clermont fulton and livingston demonstrate the power of the steamboat by traveling from new york city up the hudson river to albany in 32 hours, a trip that would take a sailing sloop four days july 1821. The choices program is a national education initiative. Us expansion map expansionism maps westward expansion. This paper tries to interpret, synthesize, and analyze the western expansion timeline especially from 1860 to 1890 in an attempt to understand change and developments that took place during this time. Students use maps to understand westward expansion, its impact on different groups of people, and think about the long term impact of westward expansion. Oregon country california and the southwest texas wins independence 2 war with mexico 4 americans in mexican texas early 1800s united states based claims on expeditions to area. Westward expansion map and journal project this is a one week map and journal project covering western expansion in the united states starting after the end of the war of 1812 and continuing through the end of the civil war. Meryweather lewis and william clark go on an exprdition to explore the land that the us has aquaired and to map it out. This is a comprehensive minibundle with tons of options to fit your personal style and class level. By the mid1800s, americans began to dream of extending their territory to the pacific ocean eventually, that dream came true. Since the first americans set foot upon north america they have continued to move west. Westward expansion, however, was not exclusively about resources.
Westward expansion manifest destiny timeline assignment with rubric and key this 7 page westward expansion manifest destiny assignment requires students to complete a detailed timeline related to the major events of westward expansion manifest destiny. Which major cities existed in 1850 on land gained through the mexican cession. Map analysis of westward expansion from 1860 to 1890. Jan 31, 20 students use maps to understand westward expansion, its impact on different groups of people, and think about the long term impact of westward expansion. Westward expansion manifest destiny timeline assignment. 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. Label the necessary physical features this will make the whole process much easier. Jul 31, 2010 westward expansion unit plan and rubric pdf document this page is for other teacherseducators only, who may want to use the same unit in their classrooms. Much of the nations land, such as florida, texas, and oregon, was once owned by other. The westward expansion timeline covers events between the dates of 1787 and 1869. This westward expansion themed resource for teachers provides lesson plans in which students create scripts depicting the motivations, expectations, fears, and realizations of immigrants who settled california between 1849 and 1900. Gain instant access to this beautifully designed unit on westward expansion, where kids will learn all about the united states in 1815, trails west, the race to california, and more. See more ideas about westward expansion, the expanse and american history.
Lesson plan using westward expansion through maps media resources. The map on the left shows average annual rainfall in the lower 48. The purchase was widely unpopular among americans, partly because president andrew johnson was himself suffering from very low approval. This doubles the size of the united states and provides a large area to the west of the country for expansion. It spread out from coast to coast, becoming one of the biggest countries in the world. Since the united states economy seemed to be on an uphill slope, families were expanding more having more children because they were able to support that life with more land. After achieving independence with the treaty of paris, the united states expanded westward, enlarging its borders seven times, with two major border adjustments, one with the united kingdom and one with spain, and several small disputes. Westward expansion, 18601890 westward expansion, the. This website provides a timeline with links to go into detail about some of the major events regarding slavery in the united states in the 19th century. Learn about the louisiana purchase, manifest destiny, the gold rush and more. 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. Make sure every date shown in the legend is clearly labeled on your timeline.
Westward expansion was the 19thcentury movement of settlers, agriculture and industry into the american west. The westward expansion into this territory was being settled by both nativeborn americans and immigrants particularly mostly from ireland and scotland foner. Search westward expansion map posters, art prints, and canvas wall art. Westward expansion timeline timeline timetoast timelines. You can also follow an interactive map of the donner party route. Teachers can chose from two printable student centered instructional choices. Take a map of the westward expansion of the united states and what do you see. Between 2,000 and 4,000 of the 16,000 migrating cherokees died. 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. Map analysis of westward expansion from 1860 to 1890 sample essay. For this project, students create a large flip book displaying colored portions of land the u. Archived on history map and published on may 2019 by dom newt. Religion sci fi science software sports stanford technology.
Identify some of the landmarks that guided travelers west. With federal resources focused on waging the war farther east, both native tribes and the confederacy attempted to claim or reclaim lands west of the mississippi. This section contain numerous interactive maps, prompts, online activities, printable activities, and historical accounts related to westward expansion. It explains how to use the timeline graphic organizer to clearly lay out the. Westward expansion 1790 1861 this map is part of a series of 20 animated maps showing the history of the united states. Westward expansion map project by leah davis teachers pay. Historian examines animals role in westward expansion. See more ideas about westward expansion, westward, history. A timeline created with timetoasts interactive timeline maker. In this interactive map produced by wgbh, explore the territorial and population changes in the united states between 1790 and 1850.
Beginning with the louisiana purchase, we move forward in time. President thomas jefferson ordered the purchase negotiations, fearing that the french, then led by napoleon, wanted to establish an empire in north america. Critics of the purchase derided alaska as sewards folly or andrew johnsons polar bear garden, arguing that it was ridiculous to purchase land so far away from the rest of the united states. How would you feel if you discovered large sum of money. It also set the precedent for adding new states, intead of just expanding the current states.
Draw a timeline based on the information in the map. Westward expansion, the 19thcentury movement of settlers into the american west, began with the louisiana purchase and was fueled by the gold rush, the oregon trail and a belief in manifest. Kids learn the timeline of westward expansion of the united states. The sante fe trail connected missouri to the fur trade starting in 1821, but there wasnt much beyond that in terms of roads, canals, or towns. Western expansion of the united states via online maps. Westward expansion timeline by julie dichtenberg on prezi. Definition, timeline, and map james hardy westward expansion february 29, 2020 march 5, 2017 the very word west in american history has all sorts of different connotations.
In this timeline skills game, students show their knowledge of the westward expansion by following context clues to order events and win artifacts. There are so many key figures and historical events related to westward expansion that i break it down into segments. This led to a widespread migration west, referred to as westward expansion. From 1803 to 1890, the united states exploded with growth. Westward expansion stations, annotated timeline,graphic.
Some would say that expansion was a necessity toward manifest destiny. The site includes photographs, a timeline, maps, primary source documents, and additional lesson plans related to the camp grant attack and the. Westward expansion through maps the choices program. The westward expansion of the united states has become a symbol of the nation as a whole. Westward expansion through maps national geographic society. See more ideas about westward expansion, 4th grade social studies and teaching social studies.
Gigliottis united states history westward expansion. Students will be able to identify trends in population growth and relate them to westward expansion and manifest destiny. Others would say that the ambition to be prosperous and wealthy played a huge role in how the map slowly begins to stretch westward. By gregory paynter shine, national park service and portland state university. United states westward expansion map the nation expands westward toward pacific ocean in purchasing louisiana territory, president jefferson had envisioned it as an area suitable for the relocation of american indian people east of the mississippi river who declined to embrace the cultural and political sovereignty of the people and government.
An interactive map reveals the indigenous lands on. In less then two centuries since its independence from british rule, america grew from its original. Program 6 of this annenberg biography of america video companion centers on. In 1862 the government passed two important laws encouraging settlement in the west. 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. Westward expansion after the united states had made purchases expanding our nations land, they decided it was time to get people to move out that way. President thomas jefferson sent lewis and clark on an expedition to explore new land west and the pacific ocean. This allowed expansion into the area north and west of the ohio river. Each situation has a map, to show what the specific composition of the country was at any given time. Lewis and clark expedition the lewis and clark expedition departs st. Westward expansion timeline for kids american historama. Mexico wins independence from spain in the culmination of a long revolution, mexico wins independence from.
This project is useful during a westward expansion unit when done step by step as each land acquisition is taught. Expansion of the united states map 1763 present youtube. The purchase by the united states from france of the huge louisiana territory in 1803. In the texas war of independence, texans defeated at the battle of the alamo, but later defeat mexicans at battle of san jacinto. The following dates and events should be labeled on your timeline.