1. Teacher Notes Use this template presentation to introduce Westward Expansion TEKS 5.4B, and 5.8ABD. This template can also be used by students for researching information after the lesson has been conducted. This is a template and will require that you insert information. Delete any instructions you do not want to display.

3. Key Questions What were the reasons for moving westward? Where did people move to? What hardships did people moving westward face?

4. mywebpages.comcast.net/ rayae1/3d_gallery.htm 1821 1836 1846 1840’s 1846-481849 Settlers Move into Texas Mormon Trail Republic of Texas Formed Oregon Trail The Mexican War California Gold Rush

5. Settlers Move into Texas Add text here to explain Stephen F. Austin’s group moving into Texas

6. The Mormon Trail Add text here to explain Brigham Young’s journey westward

7. Republic of Texas Formed Add text here to explain how Texas gained its independence from Mexico

8. The Oregon Trail Add text here to explain the trials and tribulations of the Oregon Trail. Make sure to include reasons why they headed west.

9. The Mexican War Add text here to explain the causes and effects of the Mexican-American War

10. The California Gold Rush Add text here to explain the causes and effects of the gold rush