Westward+Expansion

Articles to read in class: [] Draw a diagram of a covered wagon. Make a list of the top 10 things you would definitely pack if you were to travel out west. Put them in order of importance.

[] Compare and contrast schools on the frontier with present day schools. *You can use a Venn diagram if you would like.


 * Fun Westward Expansion game: [] Fun informational site: [] ||

[] read: @http://www.pbs.org/wnet/frontierhouse/frontierlife/essay1.html 1. What does "frontier" mean? 2. What date did the Homestead Act go into effect? 3. Describe what a homesteader had to complete in order for the land to officially become his/hers. 4. List some disadvantages of being a homesteader. 5. Between the years of 1880 and 1890, how much did the population of Montana increase by?
 * __Day 1 Homework:__**

__**Day 2 Homework:**__ Research the area of Westward Expansion you were given in class. You will need to have at least one paragraph explaining your area of study, some digital images, and any other important information collected. We will be putting it together into a museum box.

Hints: Save any images you find in your home directory (like we did for the geometry project- if you did not do this project, someone can help you) or email them to Mrs. Wood and she can save them in the shared directory. If you type up your paragraph, save it in your home directory or email it to Mrs. Wood.
 * Make sure you record any websites you use!**
 * Have fun finding the information.

Resources: [] [] [] [] Locations along the trail: [] California Gold Rush:[] [|http://www.tms.riverview.wednet.edu/lrc/westward%20movement.htm#Gold] Rush--California Cowboys:[] <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Transportation:[|http://www.tms.riverview.wednet.edu/lrc/westward%20movement.htm#Transportation] <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">[]

1. Why was the Lousiana Purchase important to the United States? 2. What was the Indian Removal Act? [] 3. How did the United States justify removing the Native Americans? []
 * __Day 3 Homework__**