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?

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?

Learning Target 1

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

Bell Ringer Wednesday

What would you expect the journey west to be like?

Learning Target 1

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

Fur traders

• Furs very expensive and popular in Europe

• Mountain Men• Live among the

Native Americas

Move West

Rich resources, land, and mild climate

Life on Oregon Trail

• Hard, shortages of food, water, and supplies

• Walked trail to save animals’ strength

• Often left wagon

Santa Fe Trail

• Traders who had manufactured goods and wanted horses, mules, and silver

• Traded with Mexicans in Santa Fe

Mormons

• Move to Utah because of religious persecution

• Joseph Smith founder, Brigham Young early leader

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.

Bell Ringer Thursday

Why did each of these travel to the west? (Choose 2)

• Mountain Men• Oregon Trail• Santa Fe Trail• Mormons

Learning Target 2

I can summarize the Texas War for Independence. SS 8 – 4.2.1 & SS 8 – 5.2.3

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

Texas Settlers

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

Dear America: A Line in the Sand: The Alamo Diary of Lucinda Lawrence Gonzales: Texas, 1836

– 25 minutes– Please watch respectfully!

Texas Independence

• Battle of the Alamo – 200 Texans– Delay Mexican Army until

reinforcements arrive– 13 day siege– Mexicans won• Davy Crockett• Jim Bowie

Texas Independence

• Battle of Jacinto– Texans swarmed

Mexican camp– Surprise attack– Santa Anna gave

Texas Independence

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.

Bell Ringer Monday

Summarize the Texas War for Independence.Please write 3-4 sentences.