Westward Expansion: Chapter 6 (pages 160 – 181)
Immigration and urbanization created a desire for people to expand westward into the “Great American
Desert.” Many people, including immigrants, became frustrated with their current living conditions and ventured into
an unknown land in hopes of finding a better life. The government established land grants to attract people into the
western part of the country to assist with the urbanization problems occurring in the eastern cities. In addition, other
factors encouraged people to move west such as the California Gold Rush and employment opportunities. Within the
chapter, we will analyze the above reasons for westward expansion and examine the conflicts created with Native
Americans during the white man’s’ journey westward.
Agenda:
Monday, January 4, 2016 – Tuesday, January 5, 2016
Objective: Complete a map activity to gain an understanding of the appearance of the land west of the
Mississippi River. The map activity will highlight the geographical features of the West, along with the Indian Wars
fought between Native Americans and the United States Military.
Assignment: “Growth of the West Map Project” due Wednesday 1/6/16
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Objective: Examine the mining frontier (California Gold Rush 1849) as the 1st major event to attract people to the
western part of the U.S
 Read pages 169 – 172 and complete guided reading handout titled the mining frontier
Thursday, January 7, 2016 – Friday, January 8, 2016
Objective: Distribute "Cattleboom/Homestead Note Sheet and outline the directions
Assignment: Note Sheet due Monday 1/11/16
*Please submit your assignment through google classroom*
Monday, January 11, 2016
Objective: Examine the reasons for westward expansion such as employment opportunities in the West
 Cattle Boom/Homestead Note Sheet
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Objective: Analyze the “Life of a Cowboy”
 Complete the Wild West Webquest - Go to: http://www.thewildwest.org/cowboys
Assignment: Wild West Webquest due Wednesday 1/13/16
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Objective: Compare and contrast the Native America and the White Settler, discuss reasons for eventual conflict such as
reservations and the buffalo slaughter
 Refer to “Clash of Cultures” PowerPoint for the notes
 Listen to DMB Song – “Don’t Drink the Water”
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Objective: Examine the Indian Wars and the reasons for hostility between the Native Americans and white settlers
 Read Section 1 (pages 160 – 168) and summarize the following Indian Wars
o Sand Creek Massacre, Battle of Little Big Horn, Nez Perces Conflict, Battle of Wounded Knee
 Be sure to highlight the following people within your summary: Sitting Bull & Chief Joseph
Friday, January 15, 2016
Objective: Discuss the “Americanization” of the Native Americans following the Indian Wars
 Refer to “Clash of Cultures” PowerPoint for the notes
 Open notebook quiz on the Indian Wars
Assignment: Read “More Indians than I Ever Saw” and complete questions 1-5 due Thursday 1/19/16
Monday, January 18, 2016
In-Service Day – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Tuesday, January 19, 2016 – Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Objective: View a portion of “Dances with Wolves” to examine the Native American and westward expansion
 Complete “Dances with Wolves” Film questions
 Distribute the Ch. 6 Study Guide
Assignment: Study for the Ch. 6 Exam – Monday 1/25/16
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Objective: Review for the Ch. 6 Exam
 Review Game
Friday, January 22, 2016
No School – Clerical Day
Monday, January 25, 2016
Chapter 6 Exam
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 – Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Objective: Complete the “People of the West” handout to examine some of the interesting people from westward
expansion.
Assignment: People of the West Project due Thursday 1/28/16