U.S. History: Manifest Destiny & Westward Expansion

U.S. History: Manifest Destiny & Westward Expansion

Explore Westward Expansion & Manifest Destiny with this 4-activity (40-page) U.S. History: Manifest Destiny & Westward Expansion resource. Choose to use them all, or select the ones that best fit your classroom needs!

Included Activities:

1. Kick-off Activity: Students watch a brief video, read a John O'Sullivan excerpt, and study a timeline/graphic on Westward Expansion/Manifest Destiny, answering related comprehension questions.

2. Painting Dive-in: Using the "American Progress" painting, students will respond to the CLUE questions, exploring its representation of Manifest Destiny.

3. Mapping Expansion: Students will delve into short summaries and reference maps, understanding how America acquired its territories. They'll then label and color-code their map.

4. Extension Through Stories: Students will read a 1864 pioneer's diary, gaining insights into the challenges of westward movement. They'll illustrate their understanding of these events in a creative manner.

**Both GOOGLE and traditional paper-based versions are included!

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