1. Do Now: To be completed SILENTLY & independently . . .
In your own words:
What was the Monroe Doctrine? And how did it impact the United States?

3. Trade in the United States
January 18,1803: POTUS Thomas Jefferson sends secret letter to Congress requesting finances for a transcontinental exploration.
Requests:
$2,500 - “for the purpose of extending the external commerce of the United States”
House & Senate pass the act on February 22,1803

4. The Expedition
The Corps of Discovery led by Captain Lewis & 2nd Lieut. Clark to explore the US lands obtained by the Louisiana Purchase & the Pacific Northwest.
Began near St. Louis, Missouri in May 1804
Received assistance from many Natives along their journey.
Sacagawea & Touissant Charbonneau acted as interpreters throughout the journey

5. Middle 1800’s Dirt roads had been built in parts of the nation.
The use of river steamboats increased.
Boats also traveled along man- made canals which strengthened local economies.

6. Canal
An artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships inland or to convey water for irrigation.

7. Map Analysis INDEPENDENTLY TURN & TALK RECORD OUT
You will complete the map analysis questions
TURN & TALK
Once completed with the Q’s, turn & talk with your seating partner to review your responses
RECORD OUT
As a group we will review the Q’s
Map Analysis

8. The Erie Canal REVIEW VIDEO
You will have 1 minute to quickly review the Q’s in the packet that need to be answered while watching the video
VIDEO
The following video is about 3 minutes long. Make sure to answer ALL Q’s
The Erie Canal

9. Hot Potato!!