1. American History Unit: Westward Expansion Lesson Plan #18: Introduction Objective
SWBT explain the importance of the Westward Expansion in U.S. history.

2. American History Unit: Westward Expansion Lesson Plan #18: Introduction Agenda
Do Now
Discuss Do Now
Mini-lesson: Introduction to Western Expansion
Video: Western Expansion (with questions)

3. DO NOW
List 2 things you already know about the American Indians in this country.

4. Do Now What was the transcontinental railroad?
Why was it considered so important?
How did the government pay for this work?
Which nationality of people did most of the hard work on building the railroad?
How much time did the railroad cut from the trip from the east to the west?

5. Resources Video: Story of Us – Westward Expansion: