America Story of Us Episode 3 – Westward Guide

Recall specific facts and events from the episode's account of westward expansion, such as the Louisiana Purchase and the California Gold Rush

Distinguish true and false statements about westward-expansion history, such as the Donner Party's route or attitudes toward American settlers in Texas

Sequence major westward-expansion events as they are presented chronologically in the episode

Pause the video briefly after each question's topic appears so students have time to write their answers

Use the teacher answer key to check responses quickly or to guide a post-viewing class discussion

Arrange access to Episode 3 separately; the download is the question guide and key.

Video note-taking — students listen for and record specific facts as the episode's narrative unfolds.

Chronological sequencing — questions are ordered to match the episode's timeline from Boone's Kentucky settlement to the rise of the steamboat.

Fact and true/false discrimination — students distinguish accurate historical statements from false ones, such as the Donner Party's route decision.