1. Unit 4: Westward Expansion Ideas: Thomas Jefferson, Lewis and Clark, Sacagawea, Louisiana Purchase, Native American Removal, Covered Wagons, Manifest Destiny, Trail of Tears

2. Anticipation Guide I will understand how Jefferson created the two party system (Democrats and Republicans) I will understand that Manifest Destiny was the belief it was the US’s destiny to move west I will know that the Louisiana Purchase was the first expansion of the US westward I will analyze the findings of Lewis and Clark I will evaluate the impact of Andrew Jackson’s Indian Removal on the Native Americans I will analyze how Manifest Destiny would lead to the Civil War

3. Who and What of Westward Expansion Thomas Jefferson: the 3 rd President, made the Louisiana Purchase, and started the Democratic-Republican party system Lewis and Clark: two men selected by Jefferson to explore the Louisiana territory Sacagawea: Native American guide who helped L&C on their journey James Monroe: 5 th President, created stricter laws in foreign policy from Europe which created a strong America Andrew Jackson: aggressive 7 th President who led the removal of Native Americans from their lands for American expansion Cherokee Natives: large group of Native Americans forcibly removed from their homes and land in the Trail of Tears Manifest Destiny: the belief it was the US’s destiny to expand west to the Pacific Ocean Louisiana Purchase: in 1803 the land Jefferson bought from France Monroe Doctrine: foreign policy that distanced the US from Europe Cotton Gin: invention that made “Cotton King” of the south

4. US: The Early Years George Washington was elected the first President Federalists (who wanted a strong central gov’t) were the majority political party When Washington was done serving the nation, a new political party had emerged- Democratic-Republicans The Democratic-Republicans wanted: – Limited national gov’t – Feared the rule of one or a few – Supported farmers and tradesmen Thomas Jefferson was the first Democratic-Republican

5. United States 1800 Spotlight on Thomas Jefferson You will create a profile of Thomas Jefferson using information from the textbook p. 314- 317 Must include: – Accomplishments as President – Beliefs in running the country – Talents/jobs outside of politics – Best known for…

6. Thomas Jefferson Accomplishments in America: -Wrote the Declaration of Independence Jobs/Talents: Philosophy of Running the US as President: Philosophy of Running the US as President: Best Known as:

7. Lawyer Architect Designer Thomas Jefferson: p. 314-317 Warm Up- Complete Thomas Jefferson “character” analysis

8. EQ: How did Jefferson embody the beliefs of the Democratic- Republicans? There is ONE copy of the JEFFERSONIAN DEMOCRACY at your groups. Copy the Boxes/Subjects into this page of your notebook (Use about 5 lines per box)

9. Jefferson’s Democracy Activity: – In each envelop there are 24 quotes from Thomas Jefferson – Seat 1 will take one quote and read it aloud – As a group determine which topic the quote involves – Together determine what Jefferson thinks about that topic. – Continue going around the table until all 24 quotes are complete Example: “Under the laws of nature, all men are born free; every one comes into the world with a right to his own person, which includes the liberty of moving and using it at his own will. This is what is called personal liberty, and is given him by the Author of nature…” 1770 Possible topics: Slavery Citizenship - TJ believes everyone should be free and given rights

10. EQ: How did land acquisition change the United States and eventually lead to conflicts? Fast Facts about the Louisiana Purchase: – Jefferson bought the territory from Napoleon of France – Purchased for $15,000,000 dollars – Approximately 530,000,000 acres of land – That’s about 3¢ he paid per acre! – Americans had not been passed the Mississippi River and were afraid of the Natives that lived there

11. Create a t-chart below the Fast Facts: http://www.history.com/topics/lewis-and-clark/videos/lewis--clark-expedition-charts-new-territory Advantages of the Louisiana PurchaseDisadvantages of the Louisiana Purchase - New territory for settlements - More land for farming - Possibility of finding new crops - New animals for hunting - New medicines - More land = more power - Shows strength against foreign invaders - Open new trade -Fear of the unknown - Hostile Native Americans - Dangerous animals/poisonous plants - Would slavery transition to the new territory?

12. Lewis and Clark Expedition As we watch the video: How did L & C travel through the west? What and who did L & C encounter on their expedition? How did Sacagawea assist L & C? What were the physical challenges of the mission? How did L & C prepare for the gruesome travels? What do they discover at the end of their journey?

13. Spotlight on Sacagawea Sacagawea was CRUCIAL to the L & C expedition Create a Personal Profile about her contributions to the L&C expedition Sacagawea 1. Guided L & C through the west