September/October
Unit 3: Missouri History
Number of weeks: 5 weeks
Concepts:
1. H3-Knowledge of continuity and change in the history of Missouri and the United States
MO Learning Standards
1. 3.H.3.A.a- Understand the movement of people from many regions of the world to North
America
Describe the migration of Native Americans to Missouri prior to European settlement in the
state.
3. H.3.A.b- Understand the movement of people from many regions of the world to North
America
Describe the discovery, exploration, and early settlement of Missouri by European immigrants.
3. H.3.A.c- Understand the movement of people from many regions of the world to North
America
Describe the reasons African peoples were enslaved and brought to Missouri.
2. 3.H.3.B.a- Historical Perspective/Thinking/Passage of time
Examine cultural interactions and conflicts among Native Americans, European immigrants, and
enslaved and free African-Americans in Missouri.
3. H.3.B.a- Historical Perspective/Thinking/Passage of time
Examine changing cultural interactions and conflicts among Missourians after the civil war.
3. 3.H.3.C.a.- Knowledge of the contributions of significant persons in U.S. History
Identify and describe the significance of the individuals from Missouri who have made
contributions to our state and national heritage (e.g., Lewis and Clark, Mary Easton Sibley, John
Berry Meacham, George Washington Carver, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Mark Twain, Harry S. Truman,
and Thomas Hart Benton).
4. 3. H.3.E. - Political Developments and Reform Movements in the U.S.
Explain the causes and consequences of the Dred Scott decision on Missouri and the nation.
5. 3. H.3.F.a- Westward Expansion and settlement in the U.S.
Describe the importance of the Louisiana Purchase and the expedition of Lewis and Clark.
3. H.3.F.b- Westward Expansion and settlement in the U.S.
Evaluate the impact of westward expansion on the Native Americans in Missouri.
3. H.3.F.c- Westward Expansion and settlement in the U.S.
Discuss issues of Missouri statehood, such as the Missouri Compromise.
6. 3.H.3.G.a- Understanding the causes and consequences of the Civil War
Explain Missouri’s role in the Civil War, including the concept of a border state.
3. H.3.G.b- Understanding the causes and consequences of the Civil War
Describe the changes in Missouri since the Civil War in education, transportation, and
communication.
Student Outcomes (I can statements)
I can describe the migration of Native Americans to Missouri.
I can determine the discovery, exploration, and early settlement of Missouri by European immigrants.
I can describe the reasons Africans people were enslaved and brought to Missouri.
I can examine cultural interactions and conflicts among Native Americans, European Immigrants, and
enslaved and free African Americans in Missouri.
I can identify the changing cultural interactions and conflicts among Missourians after the Civil War.
I can explain and describe the significance of the individuals from Missouri who have made contributions
to our state and national heritage.
I can explain the causes and consequences of the Dred Scott decision on Missouri and the nation.
I can describe and explain the importance of the Louisiana Purchase and the expedition of Lewis and
Clark.
I can understand the impact of the westward expansion on the Native Americans in Missouri.
I can discuss issues of Missouri statehood, the Missouri Compromise.
I can explain Missouri’s role in the Civil War.
I can determine the changes in Missouri since the Civil War in education, transportation, and
communication.