Learning Objectives Familiarize yourself with the layout of your textbook Understand the effects that westward expansion had on the changing landscape of the United States Describe how new inventions assisted westward expansion Explain problems the emerged and the legacy of the populist movement.

Westward Expansion Turn to page 376 of your textbook What is the title of Unit 4? What are the chapters that we will be learning about? Look at the photo. What do you see? Read the quote in the upper left corner of the page. What does this tell you about what we will be studying?

Westward Expansion Turn to page 382 of your textbook Population Moves West Homestead Act 1862- offered 160 acres of land free to anyone who would live on and cultivate it for five years Read about the Sooners on page 397 video

Railroads How did the railroads help to spread the population west? Read pages 396 and 397 – first transcontinental railroad completed May 10, 1869 on Promontory Summit, Utah. Connected Sacramento to Omaha replacing the stagecoaches of the Oregon trail.

Railroads first transcontinental railroad completed May 10, 1869 on Promontory Summit, Utah. Connected Sacramento to Omaha replacing the stagecoaches of the Oregon trail.

The Effect on Native Americans study the map on page 383 On page 378: Chief Joseph said, “My people have always been the friends of the white men. Why are you in such a hurry?” Why do you think white people were in such a hurry to settle the West and had so little regard for the Native Americans who inhabited the land?

The Effect on Native Americans Turn to page 385 The gold rush effect Custer’s Last Stand

The Effect on Native Americans “Americanizing” the Native Americans Assimilation and the Dawes Act

The Cattle Industry Turn to page 390 Think-pair-share - B. Analyzing Causes: What developments led to the rapid growth of the cattle industry?

Changes on the Farm What is farming like today? Read “Technical and Educational Support for Farmers” Take notes on the Inventions that Tamed the Prairie

Changes on the Farm Movement from sustenance farming to big farming Economic ups and downs (page 400) lead to larger farms If less workers are needed – then where did the workers go?

Question? What effect did increased agricultural output and the growth of the cattle industry have on population?

Issues Emerge Problems create a new political party – Populism Where do you think the name populism comes from?

Populism and The Wizard of Oz

L. FRANK BAUM

Bimetallism FARMERS DEMAND GOVT COIN SILVER MONEY TO INFLATE CURRENCY & RAISE FARM PRICES

Hidden Representations Dorothy's silver slippers (Judy Garland's were ruby red, but Baum originally made them silver) represented the Populists' solution to the nation's economic woes ("the free and unlimited coinage of silver")

Gold vs Silver How does the supply of money affect the value of money? Discuss the gold standard on page 404.

Inflation More money = less value If there is an increase in the amount of money in circulation, then the value of each dollar is less. What is the effect of inflation on the economy and society?

Deflation Less money = more value If there is less money in circulation, then each dollar is worth more What is the effect of deflation on the economy and society?

Cross of Gold Who was William Jennings Bryan?

Hidden Representations: The Wicked Witch of the East: represented eastern industrialists and bankers who controlled the people (the Munchkins).

Hidden Representations: The Scarecrow represented the wise but naive western farmer.

Hidden Representations: The Tin Woodman represented the dehumanized industrial worker.

Hidden Representations: The Cowardly Lion was William Jennings Bryan, Populist presidential candidate in 1896.

Hidden Representations: The Wizard represents William McKinley who tried to be all things to everyone, but turned out to be a fake. President William McKinley

Hidden Representations: The Yellow Brick Road, with all its dangers, represented the gold standard.

Hidden Representations The Wicked Witch of The West represents the railroads and the control they had over the populist supporters.

Hidden Representations Emerald City represents Washington DC, where leaders reside and people look for significant change in their life.

Homework Question 2 in the Section Assessment on page 405. Draw the chart in your notes and complete it in detail. Complete the “Family Heritage Chart”