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Westward Expansion

Westward Expansion. Part 2. Bell Ringer Tuesday. On vent. Choose one of the articles to read. Answer the questions below. Rock Star/Warrior – What did Tecumseh do to try to help his people? How did he help the British?

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Westward Expansion

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  1. Westward Expansion Part 2

  2. Bell Ringer Tuesday On vent. Choose one of the articles to read. Answer the questions below. • Rock Star/Warrior – What did Tecumseh do to try to help his people? How did he help the British? • Trail of Tears – How did the Cherokee try to assimilate (fit in) to white society? What was the Trail of Tears like? • Napoleon’s Folly - Why did Napoleon want America to have the Louisiana Purchase? What was Lewis and Clark’s reaction to the Pacific Ocean?

  3. Learning Target 1 I can explain why Americans began to move west. SS 8 – 4.2.1 & SS 8 – 5.2.3

  4. Bell Ringer Wednesday What would you expect the journey west to be like?

  5. Learning Target 1 I can explain why Americans began to move west. SS 8 – 4.2.1 & SS 8 – 5.2.3

  6. Fur traders • Furs very expensive and popular in Europe • Mountain Men • Live among the Native Americas

  7. Move West Rich resources, land, and mild climate

  8. Life on Oregon Trail • Hard, shortages of food, water, and supplies • Walked trail to save animals’ strength • Often left wagon

  9. Santa Fe Trail • Traders who had manufactured goods and wanted horses, mules, and silver • Traded with Mexicans in Santa Fe

  10. Mormons • Move to Utah because of religious persecution • Joseph Smith founder, Brigham Young early leader

  11. Trails to the West • As you walk around the room, answer the questions related to each picture. • Do NOT write on the walls. • You only have permission to talk to your group.

  12. Bell Ringer Thursday Why did each of these travel to the west? (Choose 2) • Mountain Men • Oregon Trail • Santa Fe Trail • Mormons

  13. Learning Target 2 I can summarize the Texas War for Independence. SS 8 – 4.2.1 & SS 8 – 5.2.3

  14. Mexican Independence • Seceded from Spain (1824) • Encouraged Americans to move to Texas • Settlers paid in land, but had to follow Mexican laws • Slaves brought to Texas angered Mexicans

  15. Texas Settlers

  16. Texas Independence (1836) • Texas declared independence • Texans took control of San Antonio and Alamo(mission) • Santa Anna – led 2,000 to put down the revolt

  17. Dear America: A Line in the Sand: The Alamo Diary of Lucinda Lawrence Gonzales: Texas, 1836 • 25 minutes • Please watch respectfully!

  18. Texas Independence • Battle of the Alamo • 200 Texans • Delay Mexican Army until reinforcements arrive • 13 day siege • Mexicans won • Davy Crockett • Jim Bowie

  19. Texas Independence • Battle of Jacinto • Texans swarmed Mexican camp • Surprise attack • Santa Anna gave Texas Independence

  20. Bell Ringer Friday Please begin your 9 weeks test. You are welcome to use your notes and the textbook. • If you work well independently the 1st half the class, I will allow you to work in groups later.

  21. Bell Ringer Monday Summarize the Texas War for Independence. Please write 3-4 sentences.

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