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1 Unit 3: Manifest Destiny & The Civil War
2. Railroads and Gold Rushes

2 Lesson Objective SWBAT describe the consequences of the transcontinental railroad and the California gold rush on America’s geographical, cultural and economic landscape.

3 Word of the Day/Initial Activity
Transcontinental Spanning against all of America. Choo-Choos! Answer these questions based upon observations of the picture. Describe the differences between these two forms of transportation Chart & Share Out Discussion How would the change from horse power to machine power effect America? How would this desperate feeling affect the way you acted physically?

4 Activity 1: The California Gold Rush
Focus Question: How did the California Gold Rush affect American culture, geography and economics? Read The California Gold Rush Describe the consequences of the Gold Rush on each of the groups below: Miners Native Americans California Extension Activity If you were a young man or woman in 1849 and heard about the amazing opportunity to find gold out west, would you travel there to make your fortune? Explain your answer. Share Out

5 Effects of Westward Migration QuickWrite/ Turn & Talk
2 minute to write down a response to this question: How does this represent a change to American culture AND Native American culture? Turn & Talk: 30 seconds per partner Share Out

6 Activity 1: The Transcontinental Railroad
Focus Question: How did the Transcontinental Railroad affect American culture, geography and economics? Read The Transcontinental Railroad Describe the consequences of the Transcontinental Railroad on each of the things below: The American economy Native Americans American culture Extension Activity Why did America’s Indian population no organize and resist Jackson’s removal policies? Share Out

7 Mini-Lesson 1. Transcontinental Railroad 2. California Gold Rush
a. Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads b. Pacific Railway Act a. Land granted to companies for free to build on b. Towns settle along route c. Creates “Railroad Barons” 2. California Gold Rush a. Sutter’s Mill & Comstock Lode b. Population boom leads to California state c. $400 million of silver/gold mined yearly 3. The Erie Canal a. Canal between Great Lakes and NYC b. Increases trade and wealth to NYC

8 Summary Exit Ticket During the late 19th century, the Federal Government helped the transcontinental railroad companies by a. breaking up railroad monopolies b. providing free land for railroad construction c. setting safety standards for railroad operations d. establishing uniform shipping rates 2) Share with me one thing that you find interesting from class today. Why do you find it interesting? 3) Share with me one-way in which the information from class today affects your life today.

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