Write 3 things this map tells you about Westward expansion HDT 9/15/15

What images come to mind when you think of the western frontier? Write 2-3 sentences that describe your vision of the western frontier. Think about who lives there, what are their jobs, what type of lifestyle do they live?

HDT 9/16 Create a Venn Diagram that compares the two images. 4 item in each section. Why would someone paint the one on the left ? (Sentences)

KAHOOT GAME 4 TH AND 5 TH COMP BOOKS

MOVING WEST READING

Circle each assignment listed Fold the page in half that has the assignment You have 5 minutes. After that the comp book is late. 8/26- Constitutional Convention A, B, B2, C 8/31- Hamilton and Jefferson Reflection 9/3 Constitution Powers 9/8 and 9/9- Jackson Movie Notes- summary for clip 2- Role of the pres 9/10- HDT- Jackson political cartoon COMP BOOK REQUIREMENTS

7 HDT 9/14/15 John Gast, American Progress, 1872 What do you see in this painting? The floating woman is heading west. What do you think she represents? How is this symbolized in the painting?

8 Map of the United States, 1872 By 1872 the US has already expanded to the Pacific Ocean. This is after the Louisiana Purchase and War with Mexico. This painting is basically celebrating what had already happened.

9 Contemporary Map of the 1816 United States In 1816, we hadn’t spread that far yet. This is before the annexation of Texas and the Mexican War.

10 John Melish, Map of the U.S. with the contiguous British and Spanish Possessions,1816 This is before the US had added the new territory. Why do you think Melish decided to draw the map this way?

“To present a picture of it was desirable in every point of view. The map so constructed, shows at a glance the whole extent of the United States territory from sea to sea; and in tracing the probable expansion of the human race from east to west, the mind finds an agreeable resting place on its western limits. The view is complete, and leaves nothing to be wished for. It also adds to the beauty and symmetry [balance] of the map; which will, it is confidently believed, be found one of the most useful and ornamental [decorative] works ever executed[created] in this country.” –John Melish, According to Melish, why did he decide to draw the map of the United States thisway? 2. How does this relate to Manifest Destiny?

The US spreads from sea to shining sea. Let’s take a look at how different groups handled the expansion of the US. SEA TO SHINING SEA

Answer these questions about the song in your notebook : 1.What mood or emotions does the melody or lyrics evoke? 2.What region of the country do you think this song is referring to? How can you tell? 3. Do you think the settlement of this region had a more positive effect or a more negative effect on the person or people who wrote this song? How can you tell? 4. Do you think the settlement of this region had the same effect on all the different groups of people who lived there? Why or why not?

As you listen to “Home on the Range”, follow along with the lyrics below. Home on the RangeOh, give me a home where the buffalo roam,Where the deer and the antelope play,Where seldom is heard a discouraging word,And the skies are not cloudy all day.ChorusHome, home on the range,Where the deer and the antelope play,Where seldom is heard a discouraging word,And the skies are not cloudy all day.How often at night when the heavens are bright,With the light of the glittering stars,I stood there amazed and I asked as I gazed,Does their glory exceed that of ours. Chorus

“Home on the Range” appears to have been written in 1885 by a group of prospectors in a cabin near Leadville, Colorado. It was popular throughout the Southwest in the 1880s and 1890s and is now recognized as the state song of Kansas. Listen for teacher assigned partners

DIRECTIONS FOR ANALYZING PRIMARY RESOURCES Step 1 With your group of three, examine the placard in the folder. Step 2 Discuss with your partner how this groups of people might have been positively or negatively impacted by westward expansion. Step 3 Next to the face that represents this group, write one statement that shows how you think this groups was negatively and positively affected by westward expansion. Step 4 Write the message of the source and the sources value on the chart Step 5 Read the portion of the reading that pertains to this group and add 2 more statements to the face that show how this group was positively and negatively impacted by westward expansion.

2 positives and two negatives from the secondary source Ex- +Blacks were able to own land in Kansas -Too many might arrive which means less land Write one more negative and one more positive for A. For the primary source Message- Many African Americans were moving to Kansas and were successful at setting up farms Value- Senate is concerned about the exodus Blacks set up colonies and supported each other Successful farmers A

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HDT 9/17/ th period comp books

Write a thesis that answers the question What opportunities and challenges emerged as Americans moved westward? After you write your thesis, list the evidence you will use to back your thesis. BRAINSTORM FOR WRITING

What opportunities and challenges emerged as Americans moved westward? Thesis-There were many opportunities that attracted people to move west, but with those opportunities, the settlers also faced many challenges. Concrete detail- Ex- Many went west in search of gold, but few found enough to make a living. Commentary- how does the concrete detail prove the thesis. Commentary CD CM CD CM Closing EQ- WRITE AN 11 SENTENCE PARAGRAPH THAT ANSWERS THE QUESTION