1. Bell Work
Draw a picture of what you think the West would look like in the late 19th century.

2. Westward Migration

3. After the Civil War Westward migration Exodusters – African Americans
Railroads opened West
Built by Chinese

4. Where did the land come from?
Reservations turned into private land for Native Americans.
Native chiefs resisted the removal of natives from their land.
Battle of Little Bighorn – Custer is shown as a hero in Wild West show.
The Battle at Wounded Knee was the last of the battles
Mining towns had the biggest impact on Native Americans.

5. The Cattle Drives From Texas to Dodge City
Things the led to the downfall of cattle drives
Barbed wire
Farming machinery

6. The Frontier Thesis Fredrick Jackson Turner – author
The frontier shaped the American character
Hard work will eventually pay off, live frugally, anyone can succeed.
Others believe that the city was the defining characteristic of America.

7. The Frontier Thesis
Primary Source
Groups of 3 or less.

8. Wrap Up Assess the role that the West had on American culture.
Go back to the frontier thesis. Is it an accurate description?