1. Westward Expansion
From Sea to Shining Sea

2. Where Did We Leave Off?
The original 13 states are continuing their efforts to work as one united country.
New States have joined the union.
Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Missouri
Wisconsin Territory, Iowa Territory
The frontier is still attracting wagon loads of people seeking new opportunities and land.
Conflicts between the Native Americans and the Spanish still exist.

3. From Sea To Shining Sea
Leaders in the government hope that the United States continues to grow, thrive, and dominate.
Citizens are encouraged to move West and expand their ideas, beliefs, and democratic principles.
The mantra of the time was, Manifest Destiny

5. Q. What do you see in this picture?
Discussion:
What did you think it means?
What does it represent?
This painting (circa 1872) by John Gast called American Progress, is a representation of the modernization of the new west. Here Columbia, a personification of the United States, leads civilization westward with American settlers, stringing telegraph wire as she sweeps west; she holds a school book as well. The different stages of economic activity of the pioneers are highlighted and, especially, the changing forms of transportation.

6. Who Makes Up North America?
Americans
Great Britain
France
Spain
Russia
Mexico
Native American

7. Stop….Brainpop Time
Westward Expansion BrainPop

8. UNIT OVERVIEW Overview
Students will understand United States expansion from – 1860’s by:
Creating a map detailing land acquisitions, physical features, and routes traveled
Map Key & Chart of detailed information
Researching one topic related to the unit and presenting the information to your peers

9. MAP PROJECT

10. Map Key & Detailed Chart (15)

11. WE INQUIRY PROJECT

12. PRESENTATIONS

13. Rubric Assessment Category Graded on: Historical Content
Creativity & Innovation
Communication of Information (x2)