1. Do Now Download Lesson 1: Expansion Unit Introduction
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2. Do Now Task
Create a mini-concept map in your notebook using the steps below and question below:
Question: What is EXPANSION within the context of American History?
Step 1: Draw a circle in the middle of your page.
Step 2: Write the word expansion in the middle of the circle.
Step 3: Draw 4 lines outside of the circle
Step 4: Write 1 word or sentence on each of the 4 lines that explain what you think expansion in American History is.

3. Pair-Share What is expansion? Define it.
What does expansion in American History mean to you?

4. Whole Class Discussion
What is expansion? Define it.
What does expansion in American History mean to you?

5. Objective Essential Question
To brainstorm and analyze how American expanded in government and geography.
Essential Question
How has America expanded it’s government and geography throughout the past?

6. Mini-Lesson: What are the ways in which America has Expanded?
Write down the facts below regarding expansion in American History:
America has expanded in two ways from the years 1789 and 1862:
Government Expansion: Power of the national government in Washington D.C. has grown over time.
Geographic Expansion: America has expanded it’s land through warfare and breakthroughs in transportation technology.

7. Independent Work: Part 1
Government Expansion Image # 1
DIRECTIONS: Answer the questions below in your notebook or on a Google Doc using the image on this slide.
Questions:
Does the image show positive or negative effects of government expansion?
How have American citizens benefited from the expansion of the national government?

8. Independent Work: Part 1
Government Expansion Image # 2
DIRECTIONS: Answer the questions below in your notebook or on a Google Doc using the image on this slide.
Questions:
Does the image show positive or negative effects of government expansion?
How does the image show a positive or negative effect of government expansion?

9. Independent Work: Part 2
Geographic Expansion Image # 1
DIRECTIONS: Answer the questions below in your notebook or on a Google Doc using the image on this slide.
Questions:
List 3 ways in which America expanded westward across the nation.
List 1 positive and 1 negative effect of geographic expansion.

10. Independent Work: Part 2
Geographic Expansion Image # 2
DIRECTIONS: Answer the questions below in your notebook or on a Google Doc using the image on this slide.
Questions:
Select 1 phrase from the map and Google it. Write down 5 facts about that phrase.
How do you think America expanded from the 13 Colonies to California?

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