How and why did the new american nation begin to grow and expand. Westward expansion and manifest destiny through the. Westward expansion was a largely selfish endeavor that adversely impacted the lives of many. Westward expansion and the american dream 2440 words. How did westward expansion impact native americans. Westward expansion and the american dream 2440 words bartleby. In lands unknown to them, they learned to be selfreliant. The group most negatively impacted was the natives, westward expansion deprived the natives of their rights and land. As the nation grew, more people looked west in order to obtain cheaper land. S westward expansion the phrase manifest destiny originated in the nineteenth century, yet the concept behind the phrase originated in the seventeenth century with the first european immigrants in america, english protestants or puritans.
The gold rush and westward expansion in order to understand the significance of the gold rush, it is important to look back at the events that led to the discovery of gold in california. These lessons are a study of westward expansion, with the mexican american war used as a case study for understanding westward expansion and manifest destiny. Westward expansion essay historical context since the first english settlers arrived at jamestown in 1607, the story of america has been one of movement westward. Module 11 westward expansion orange public schools. Westward expansion timeline for kids american historama. You will also learn about how native americans resisted these changes. The social center of these communities was the saloon. The action of expanding westward was a misguided idea by americans. The introduction of the horse to north america by the spanish, and the subsequent proliferation of horses among the plains tribes during the years 1650 1700, changed their lifestyle dramatically, as bison hunting became more efficient and movement was expedited. How did westward expansion impact people, places, and ideas.
One was a french canadian trapper named charbonneau sharbahnoh, who had lived among native americans for many years. American languages, lewis and clark added two new people to their company. American territory fueled racial supremacy amongst american settlers, which ultimately. This instructional task asks students to analyze the impact westward expansion had on the people and cultures of the american west. Expansion in the american west continues today, as its population centers continue to expand into even the most remote areas of the region. This primary source set contains a collection of sources on several trails used for westward exploration and expansion. Along with the rapid growth, old and new issues about the spread of slavery and sectionalism divided the country on many. Oct 26, 2017 westward expansion profoundly changed american society. Messages could travel across the country in a matter of minutes. Immigration later in grade 2 as well as for learning about other periods of american history in future grades. Locate and label the following westward expansion trails on the growth of the united states map.
One of the important events during his presidency was the notion of the manifest destiny of the united states and the continuance of the westward expansion. Westward expansion and industrialization conditions in a typical mining town were shady at best. The mexican american war further incited resentment of the united states by not only mexico, but also the region of latin america. Imagine you are traveling west during the 19th century. The story of westward expansion involved settlers moving onto land already occupied by native americans the discovery of gold in the west played a pivotal role in westward expansion life in the west was very challenging and did not generally live up to the idealized and romantic notions that people sometimes have ascribed to it. Westward expansion the boundaries of the united states of america in 1787, at the time of the british colonies war for independence, was. After examining how certain narratives of expansion were popularized in the dime. This printable page requires students to analyze the famous portrait of columbia known as american progress and painted by john gast the spirit of westward expansion. How did the settling of the west change american social. Western expansion was a great part of the growth of the united states because it gave americans new land to settle, expanded its economy, and made the united states a world power.
Westward expansion occurred mid to late 19th century 18651930 b. Native american life changed dramatically as a result of westward expansion how did westward expansion impact native americans. Label the political region settlers traveled to during westward expansion the mid west 10. A survey of the museums collection reflects the overarching theme of nationbuilding and expansion as settlement spread across the continent. A journey into americas westward expansion by monica vanderweide, 95 beloved by generations of children for more than 80 years, the little house on the prairie series by laura ingalls wilder holds a special place in the canon of classic childrens literature. How did the westward expansion and the industrial revolution. Until now, we have looked at europeans and euroamericans moving west across the continent.
Manifest destiny was based on the belief of cultural and racial superiority over other nations and the obligation to bring enlightenment and civilization to other races like the native. This mass migration of people, both american born and born in other countries, resulted in the expansion of the united states from the atlantic ocean to the pacific ocean. Of course, american indians were already occupying those western lands, setting up conflict situations. As more and more europeans came to our shores, colonists spread further and further into what was called the frontier, which is defined as an area of unsettled land. Educational articles for teachers, students, and schools including daily life on the frontier, gold rush, pony express, timeline, glossary, and people. Explain some of the cultural similarities and differences within native american tribes. Cultural encounters also continue to have an impact on everyday life in the united states, and may prove to be among the most important legacies of the great era of westward expansion. Most of the gold miners who rushed to find gold in the rockies came from california. Students will learn how innovations in transportation in the early 19th century led to westward expansion and economic development. Kids learn about the history of the westward expansion and the old west of the united states as pioneers settled the west as the country expanded. Analyze the documents and answer the shortanswer questions that follow each document on a separate sheet of paper. West but then amended that modifier once more western lands were found. Part 1 westward expansion autry museum of the american west.
The mexican american war was a war of national aggression to gain territory. The resource is available in print and digital formats. It is in the nature of man to want more and to constantly expand. Complete and turn in casinos reading and worksheet wednesday, october 3 watch 30 days. Westward expansion 1807 1912 quiz that tests what you know about important details and events in the book. Manifest destiny is defined as the concept of american exceptionalism. How westward expansion destroyed and created societies. Once there, they developed communities with stores and. This no prep reading passage summarizes westward expansion great plains and the impact on american indians and includes a response worksheet with short answer and graphic organizer questions. Manifest destiny is the idea that drove westward expansion c.
Describe the impact of westward expansion on american indians. Students should be able to identify and explain the importance of historical experience and geographic, social, and economic factors that have helped to shape american society. One of the most important events was the mexican american war 184648. How did westward expansion transform and change america. Westward expansion impact on american indians reading. He hoped that small farmers would move to the newly. Students will read a bar graph and a pictograph in order to. Wsbctc 1 westward expansion after the civil war you studied how the civil war redefined the nation. Forced to move to reservations and government breaks treaties 2. History and geography native americans and westward expansion.
The gold rush and westward expansion american experience. Sep 16, 2018 he asserted that westward expansion was the most defining characteristic of american identity to date. In 1803, president thomas jefferson bought the louisiana purchase from france. Sources can be found in the american memory collection and the prints and photographs collection. Please email me if you should need them and i will email them to you. Teach others about western expansion apply knowledge from western expansion to other areas and subjects both in. Lifestyle changes because of forced assimilation 3. Indians did not believe in individual land ownership.
Many african americans moved west in hopes of starting a new life after slavery. Manifest destiny is the belief that it was the countries destiny and duty to expand and possess all the territory west to the pacific ocean 2. Explain the reason native americans lost land during the westward expansion era. Indian removal act congress passes a law to move native americans from the southeast to the west of the mississippi river. History and geography native americans and westward. It was a giant movement of people from all over the earth into nearly 2 million square miles newly acquired by the united states. Causes of the northwest ordinance in the treaty of paris that ended the revolutionary war, britain ceded to the united states all the land west of the appalachian mountains, north of the ohio river, and west of the.
White americans had never shown any significant respect or regard for native culture, rights, or existence and this was no exception. On a piece of paper or in the space below, make a packing list words or pictures of the items that you will bring with you. Settlers killed the buffalo ending the plains indians way of life. Westward expansion and manifest destiny through the mexican. Moving west hunters and trappers first led the way into the lesserknown areas, and one of the most famous was daniel boone. They had already tried and failed to get rich in the earlier gold rush of 1849. Telegraph allowed people to communicate across long distances. May 02, 20 westward expansion affected the political, economic, and physical aspects of the united states as the american spirit and concept of manifest destiny encouraged many to seek new opportunities in newly acquired territories. The mining frontier created urban settlements throughout the west as miners clustered in camps, often shortlived, wherever they found ore such as gold, silver, or copper. Westward expansion and manifest destiny for kids the notion of the manifest destiny of the united states was that the occupation the whole continent of north america, was a divine right of the american people. Before that conflict, people would say, the united states are. Several positive features did arise out of american expansion. Grade 05 social studies unit 08 exemplar lesson 01.
This doubles the size of the united states and provides a large area to the west of the country for expansion. The quick westward movement of american settlement first labeled the region as the. Westward expansion timeline for kids james polk was the 11th american president who served in office from march 4, 1845 to march 4, 1849. With the close of the frontier, he thought, america was that much more american liberated from european customs and attitudes surrounding social class, intellectual culture, and violence.
Without land, there was no upward mobility, one of the things that was a hallmark of the american experience for some, at least. This unit will focus on america during the 1800s when the country expanded its borders westward. Westward expansion was the movement of millions of people across the country during the 1800s. Lawrence to the north, and the atlantic ocean to the south and east occupying the eastern part of the north american continent. Westward expansion, the 19thcentury movement of settlers into the american west, began with the louisiana purchase and was fueled by the gold rush, the oregon trail and a belief in manifest. Westward expansion landscape painting was the dominant american art form for much of the nineteenth century. Westward movement the westward movement was one of the greatest human migrations in history. What was the impact on westward expansion on native american tribes. We know, however, that america was already inhabited by natives. Manifest destiny and us westward expansion the american. The formation of the american midwest through westward expansion. Dayton public schools 8th grade social studies instructional. Thursday, october 5 western expansion and native american exam.
Conflict and consequences of western expansion from the earliest days of european settlement on the atlantic coast, pioneers began moving west not just to trade. The rehabilitation of hangman peters a nickname given to peters by spd newspapers thus occurred while far worse atrocities than he had ever committed were being perpetrated. Below are the documents needed to complete your notebook for unit 3 westward expansion this units power points are too large to upload. Part 1 westward expansion autry museum of the american. Westward expansion was a key theme of nineteenthcentury america. Westward expansion after the civil war 160 native americans. What tool made it possible to tap the riches of the american west. This unit follows a brief introduction to manifest destiny, where students are introduced to events such as the lewis and clark expedition, the trail of tears, and conquest of florida. This no prep reading passage summarizes westward expansion great plains and includes a response worksheet with short answer, graphic organizers, and cause and effect questions. Westward expansion during the 1800s, american citizens packed up and headed west to the new unknown land of the united states of america. Students must analyze the painting and describe at least four symbols of westward expansion as expressed in the painting. People are still moving west, but the period of westward expansion typically goes through the civil war and into the early 1900s.
Trappers came for fur, hunters for buffalo, settlers for rich farms, miners for gold and silver, cowboys for cattle, and carpenters, smiths, shop keepers and railroad. Born and raised near the edge of pennsylvanias wilderness, daniel received. Students will begin to understand supply and demand and engage in a historical role play on supply and demand in the 1800s. Gambling, drinking, and fighting were widespread, and justice was often determined by the hardest punch or the fastest draw.
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