Westward Expansion

This lesson is the summative assessment for my Westward Expansion Unit. BellWork: What were the positive and negative effects of manifest destiny? Directions: During today’s class you will work to decide if it was a good idea for Americans...

BellWork: By 1890, Native American nations in the western United States were forced to give up, or cede, most of their land and move to reservations. Use the map below to answer the questions. Instruction: Read the passage below and answer the...

Bellwork: Watch this video and answer the questions below How did the war with Mexico change the population of America? How do you think these new citizens (the Mexicans) reacted to their changing situation? Instruction: Using a graph and four...

Bellwork: Anwer the following questions using your vocabulary sheet and the map below. What is Manifest Destiny?  How could Manifest Destiny lead to war with Mexico?   Instruction: Read the passage below and answer the scaffolding...

Bellwork: In the chart below, write what you think about when you hear the names “Florida” and “Texas.”   Instruction: There are four reading passages followed by scaffolding questions   Exit Ticket: Watch this video...

Bellwork: Answer the following questions in complete sentences. 1) What is “destiny?” 2) What does it mean when something is “destined to happen?” 3) Is there anything that you believe you are “destined” to do?...

Bellwork: This is a painting depicting settlers traveling by wagon train along the Oregon Trail. Use the picture and the passage to answer the questions below Instruction: Students will first answer scaffolding question based on a map of westward...