Westward Expansion Online Journal
Monday, May 4: Manifest Destiny, Day 1 Tuesday, May 5: Manifest Destiny Day 2 Wednesday, May 6: Oregon Trail, Day 1 Thursday, May 7: Oregon Trail, Day 2 Friday, May 8: Enrichment activities Westward Expansion Packet Name: Manifest Destiny Painting Analysis
1. What is the message of this image? FIRST SECTION
2. What does the weather look like in this section? -Cloudy, looks like it will rain/thunder; dark --depressing; a storm coming over the mountains
3. Are there any people in this section? What are they doing? --people in back-walking in a line --Native Americans (3) building teepee/dancing --Someone on a horse --women, angel?
4. What animals do you see? --herd of buffalo --horses Second Section
5. What does it look like the American Indians are doing in this section? --fleeing, being driven out, looking for something, running away from something; faces look scared, body language going away from faces 6. What type of transportation is seen in this section? --horses, wagon, oxen,
7. What animals do you see? --bear, dogs, buffalo, oxen, horses
8. What is something you notice about them men on the right side of this section? --looking for something, guns,look mean, attacking, interested in something, scared? non-military/civilian Third Section
9. What is the weather like in this section?
10. What is pictured on the far right side of the image?
11. What two things are the floating woman holding? Fourth Section
12. What are the people on the left side of the corner doing?
13. What type of transportation do you see in this section? American Progress by John Gast (1872) Final Analysis
14. The name of the painting is...
15. Compare how the West and the East are portrayed in this image.
16. How are animals portrayed in the image?
17. How are American Indians portrayed?
18. Overall, what is happening in this picture?
19. After examining the painting answer the first question again- What is the message of this image?
20. How do you personally feel about the message of this painting? Do you agree or disagree with it? Explain. The Oregon Trail
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• Why was Independence, MO a good starting point for the Oregon Trail. • What was the biggest danger on the Oregon Trail? • Would you have worked as a guide on the trail after making it through once? Why or why not? Enrichment Videos/Activities: ● Choose 2 and write a reflection of at least 2-3 sentences about your activity and what you learned.
Reflection Space
The Oregon Trail Game
Oregon Trail Article
Manifest Destiny & the West (through Art)
School House Rock: Elbow Room Westward Expansion Online Journal
Monday, May 11: Mexican American War Day 1 Tuesday, May 12: Mexican American War Day 2 Wednesday, May 13: The Gold Rush, Day 1 Thursday, May 14: The Gold Rush, Day 2 Friday, May 15: Enrichment activities Mexican-American War Background
The Mexican-American War was fought between the United States and Mexico from 1846 to 1848. It was primarily over the territory of Texas.
Texas had been a state of the country of Mexico since 1821 when Mexico gained its independence from Spain. The Texans, however, began to disagree with the government of Mexico. In 1836, they declared their independence from Mexico and formed the Republic of Texas. They fought several battles including The Alamo. In the end, they gained their independence and Sam Houston became the first President of Texas. Texas becomes a state
In 1845, Texas joined the United States as the 28th state. Mexico didn't like that the United States took over Texas. There also was a disagreement over the border of Texas. Mexico said the border was at the Nueces River while Texas claimed the border was further south at the Rio Grande River. War with Mexico
President James K. Polk sent troops to Texas to protect the border. Soon Mexican and US troops were shooting at each other. On July 7, 1846 the United States declared war on Mexico.
The Mexican army was led by General Santa Anna. The US forces were led by General Zachary Taylor and General Winfield Scott. General Taylor's forces were the first to engage the Mexican army. They fought an early battle at Palo Alto where the Mexicans were forced to retreat.
General Taylor advanced into Mexico fighting battles at the city of Monterrey and a mountain pass called Buena Vista. At the Battle of Buena Vista, Taylor and 5,000 troops were attacked by 14,000 Mexican troops led by Santa Anna. They held off the attack and won the battle despite being outnumbered.
Capture of Mexico City
President Polk didn't trust Zachary Taylor. He also considered him a rival. Instead of reinforcing Taylor's troops to capture Mexico City, he sent in another army led by General Winfield Scott. Scott advanced on Mexico City and captured it in August of 1847. Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
With the United States in control of their capital city and much of the country divided, the Mexicans agreed to a peace treaty called the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. In the treaty, Mexico agreed to the border of Texas at the Rio Grande. They also agreed to sell a large area of land to the United States for $15 million. Today this land makes up the states of California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona. Portions of Wyoming, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Colorado were also included.
Interesting Facts
● Several of the commanders of the US troops would become leaders during the American Civil War including Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant. ● Mexico gave up around 55% of its territory to the US after the war. The territory was called the Mexican Cession in the United States. ● When the US attacked the Mexican Military Academy at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City, six Mexican students fought to the death defending the castle. They are still remembered as the Ninos Heros (meaning "boy heroes") in Mexico with a national holiday on September 13. ● There was also a rebellion in California during the war where settlers declared their independence from Mexico. HOw much did the US pay for the land they A. $1 million D. $2 million acquired from Mexico? B. $15 million E. $50 million C. Nothing
Who was the first President of Texas? A. Sam Houston D. Santa Anna B. James K Polk E. Jefferson Davis C. Ulysses S Grant
What US general captured Mexico City? A. Zachary Taylor D. Winfield Scoot B. Robert E Lee E. George Washington C. Ulysses S Grant
Wha state came out of the land gained from the A. Nevada D. California war and the treaty? B. Arizona E. Utah C. All of the above
What was the land gained by the US in the A. Confederation D. Louisiana Purchase Mexican American War called? B. Mexican Cession E. Southwest Confederacy C. Desert Territory The Mexican American War was mostly fought over A. Arizona D. California what territory? B. New Mexico E. Texas C. Colorado
When was the Mexican-American war fought? A. 1846-1848 D. 1802-1804 B. 1865-1871 E. 1812-1814 C. 1939-1945
Who was the US president during this war? A. Thomas Jefferson D. John Adams B. James K. Polk E. John Tyler C. Abraham LIncoln
What famous general led the Mexican Army? A. Robert E Lee D. Pacho Villa B. Emiliano Zapata E. Carranza C. Santa Anna
What peace treaty ended the war? A. Treaty of Paris D. Treaty of Mexico B. Treaty of Texas E. Treaty of Peace C. Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo California Gold Rush The Beginning
On January 24, 1848, “It made my heart James Wilson Marshall, a thump, for I was carpenter, found flakes of certain it was gold in the American River gold.” near Coloma, California while he was helping to build water-powered sawmill. The Numbers
Dates: 1848-1855 (Big year was 1849- - - 49ers)
Prospectors From: America, Pacific Islands, Latin America, Europe, Australia, and China
Money: $2 billion
World Supply of Gold: Doubled
California’s Population (Non-Indian): 2,000- over 300,000
California’s American Indian Population: 150,00-30,000 Impact
● California becomes a state in 1850 ● Boomtowns made merchants rich ● Levi Strauss created ‘Levis’ ● San Francisco and Los Angeles became major cities ● American Indians were pushed off their lands ● Environmental harm
"California presented to people a new model for the American dream—one where the emphasis was on the ability to take risks, the willingness to gamble on the future.” “Genocide' is a word I hesitate to use, but what happens in California is very close to genocide."
Your Assignment:
Create an advertisement that encourages people to come to Requirements: California to mine for gold. Base your advertisement around this ● Base the ad around the quote: quote ● Encourage people to come “Farmers left their field untilled to California for gold. and went off.. Workmen quit ● Use color! their jobs without notice… In ● Use the whole page every town...one might buy ● No white space left :) gold-seekers’ manuals, guides, ● Upload drawn ad or use and maps.” Google Draw Enrichment Videos/Activities: ● Choose 3 and write a reflection of at least 2 sentences about your activity and what you learned.
Reflection Space
The Gold Rush
The Miner’s 10 Commandments
Aftermath of Gold Rush: Environmen
War & Expansion
Mexican-American War