How did settlers move west in the late 1700’s? TUESDAY Turn to pages 38-39 of the Atlas. Read the introduction. Also look at map A, “Where was the West?” Use the information to complete the following sentences. In the late 1700’s, Americans began settling on land west of the _____________________ Mountains. Most Americans consider this land part of the ______________________________. WEDNESDAY Use Map B, “Routes West”, to answer the following questions: What was the major road that went from Richmond to Boonesborough? _____________________________________ Which major trail went farthest west? ____________________________________ THURSDAY Use map D , “United States,” and graph E, “U.S. Population,” to complete the chart. FRIDAY Use the key dates on pages32-39 to complete the timeline: Year Number of States U.S. Population 1780 13 _________________ _______ 3, 893,874 1800 ____ 5,084,912 1783 1792 Declaration of Independence proclaims colonies are independent. _______________ U.S. Constitution is signed by state representatives at the Constitutional Convention _______________