1. How did settlers move west in the late 1700’s?
TUESDAY
Turn to pages 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
_________________
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3, 893,874
1800
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5,084,912
1783
1792
Declaration of Independence proclaims colonies are independent.
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U.S. Constitution is signed by state representatives at the Constitutional Convention
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