1. Celebrating MLK “I have a dream…” 1/21/14 Day 2 Agenda Hand Back Test/Review Discussion of MLK MLK Video Writing Prompt Finish Maps Objective Express modern American and world issue through Martin Luther King’s “I have a dream” speech. STATES QUIZ TOMORROW

2. Today’s Task What is your vision for the future of this nation/world? What would you say in your own “I have a dream” speech? 1.Pick a modern day issue (U.S or World). Please pick any issue you feel passionate about! 2.Write a speech about your dream. Must included the following - Introduction – 1 paragraph - Argument (what you want to change/3 ways to change it) 3 paragraphs - Conclusion - 1 paragraph TOTAL POINTS: 20 WHEN COMPLETE FINISH MAPS

3. Do Now: Westward Expansion Brainstorm….what types of people do you think moved west? Why? 1/23/14 Day 4 Agenda Do Now/Discussion Quote & Picture “Manifest Destiny Notes Oregon Trail Reading Objective Understand Americans view of “Manifest Destiny” Explain its effects on the U.S, its domestic/foreign affairs, and society. STATES QUIZ TOMORROW

5. Manifest Destiny Manifest: Clear or obvious Destiny: Future or fate Belief that GOD intended the American nation to reach all the way to the Pacific Ocean and enhance its political, social and economic influence.

7. Moving West Starting Point: Independence, Missouri

8. New Mexico Who went? Traders Why did they go? Traded goods to make money How did they get there? Santa Fe Trail; Wagon trains What did they find when they got there? Silver, gold and furs

9. Oregon Who went? Fur Traders, settlers, missionaries and farmers Why did they go? To farm, convert Native Americans to Christianity How did they get there? Oregon Trail; Walked and Wagon trains What did they find when they got there? Fertile soil, abundant rainfall

10. Utah Who went? Mormon Settlers Why did they go? Gain religious freedom/Avoid religious persecution How did they get there? Oregon Trail; Walked and Wagon trains What did they find when they got there? Desolate desert Salt Lake

11. What types of problems do you think people faced along the way?

12. Problems Along the Way….. Diseases (Cholera) Hostile Native Americans Accidents Dust Steady rains (mud) Animals Weather Thieves

13. The Black Hawk War Causes Americans took over Native American lands & began forcing them out Black Hawk believed a prophesy that he would lead a rebellion Results Native American killed by U.S troops Tribes forcefully removed

14. Fort Laramie Treaty Causes Americans settlers fear Native American attacks Results Agreed to “an effective and lasting peace” U.S govt. violated treaty Land was taken over by settlers

15. Westward Expansion Look over the map of the U.S and prepare for the states quiz! 1/24/14 Day 1 Agenda States Quiz Revolt in Texas Timeline Activity Objective Explain the significance of the revolt in Texas on the Westward Expansion of the U.S