U.S. History | Westward Expansion | Manifest Destiny | Activities Collection

This 40 page resource contains several different activities on Westward Expansion & Manifest Destiny! You can use them all or mix and match!

Includes a Traditional and Google version of each activity for your use!

Activities Included:

1. Introduction Activities. Your students will watch a short video clip, read an excerpt of John O'Sullivan's editorial and examine a timeline/graphic to learn about Westward Expansion/Manifest Destiny and to answer corresponding comprehension questions.
2. Painting Analysis. Your students will examine the painting “American Progress”
   and answer the CLUE questions provided as they analyze how the painting illustrates Manifest Destiny.
3. Westward Expansion Map. Your students will read short summaries and examine reference maps to learn how America acquired each section of land now known as the United States. They will follow step- by- step directions to label and color their map.
4. Extension Activity. Your students will read an excerpt from the diary of a pioneer who moved west in 1864 to learn about the hardships people faced on the trip west. Students will use what they learned to create their own illustrated version of events. Fun!

** Answer Keys and all student handouts included!