UNIT 3 CHOICE BOARD REVIEW
POETIC JUSTICE
Choose one of the territories
the United States acquired
during Westward Expansion.
Summarize the ordeal using an
ACROSTIC poem. You may only
use up to 5 words per letter.
EX. America
Must
Endure
Ridicule
In order to
Change the way the
Entire world lives
Quiz Show
Write a 10 question quiz with
information that you have
learned about Westward
Expansion (ex. Manifest
Destiny, U.S. territories,
Louisiana Purchase just to name
a few). The quiz should be a
mixture of multiple choice,
short answer, and at least 1
essay question. You must
provide an answer key.
Changing History
Answer the 5 “W” questions
about the Trail of Tears.
1. What was it?
2. When did it happen?
3. Where did it happen?
4. Who was there?
5. Why did it happen?
Then, give an alternative
suggestion to this situation that
could’ve changed the course of
history from the Trail of Tears,
to The Trail of Triumph.
IT’S A HARD KNOCK LIFE
You are a twenty year old in
search of a new and prosperous
life. On the Map, chart the
route you take to arrive at your
desired destination. Chronicle
your exploits from one territory
to the next and what you
experience along the way. You
must travel across at least 4
territories. Detail the food, job
opportunities, and diverse
cultures you encounter along
the way, and your reason for
choosing the destination where
you plan to settle.
Defend It
Turned Down For What?!?
Invent an organization that
supports or combats the
Manifest Destiny Movement.
Include the title of your
organization, a slogan, a logo, at
least 3 persuasive views to
entice others to become
members of your organization,
and list the benefits of being a
part of the organization.
I’M DIFFERENT
Let’s Go West for Gold
Create a Venn Diagram and
compare and contrast the North
Carolina Gold Rush and the
California Gold Rush
You are a farmer in Charlotte
who recently heard about the
Gold Rush out west. You want
to go NOW but need more
farmers to join you. Create a
flyer advertising at least FIVE
advantages of moving west.
Specifically state the types of
people you are searching for to
accompany you. (i.e., age, build,
skills, etc.)
I APOLOGIZE
Pretend you are General Santa
Anna. Write a letter of apology
to the people of Mexico for
your dictator style of leadership
and the loss of land during the
Mexican-American War.
Highlight the events of the war
and what you would do
differently if given a chance.
Include facts from the actual
event.
Defend President Andrew
Jackson for the following attack
on his record.
Jackson has signed the Indian
Removal Act, paving the way for
a brutal, forced removal of
entire groups of people.
UNIT 3 CHOICE BOARD REVIEW
POETIC JUSTICE
Choose one of the territories
the United States acquired
during Westward Expansion.
Summarize the ordeal using an
ACROSTIC poem. You may only
use up to 5 words per letter.
EX. America
Must
Endure
Ridicule
In order to
Change the way the
Entire world lives
Quiz Show
Write a 7 question quiz with
information that you have
learned about Westward
Expansion (ex. Manifest
Destiny, U.S. territories,
Louisiana Purchase just to name
a few). The quiz may be
multiple choice, short answer,
or essay. You must provide an
answer key.
IT’S A HARD KNOCK LIFE
You are a twenty year old in
search of a new and prosperous
life. On the Map, chart the
route you take to arrive at your
desired destination. Chronicle
your exploits from one territory
to the next and what you
experience along the way. You
must travel across at least 3
territories. Discuss specifically,
the food, job opportunities, and
diverse cultures you encounter
along the way, and your reason
for choosing the destination
where you plan to settle.
5 “W”s Chart
Answer the 5 “W” questions
about the Trail of Tears.
1. What was it?
2. When did it happen?
3. Where did it happen?
4. Who was there?
5. Why did it happen?
Respond to this significant
event in history in a paragraph
of 5-7 sentences.
Turned Down For What?!?
Invent an organization that
supports or combats the
Manifest Destiny Movement.
Include the title of your
organization, a slogan, a logo, at
least 2 persuasive views to
entice others to become
members of your organization,
and list the benefits of being a
part of the organization.
I’M DIFFERENT
Let’s Go West for Gold
Create a Venn Diagram and
compare and contrast the North
Carolina Gold Rush and the
California Gold Rush
You are a farmer in Charlotte
who recently heard about the
Gold Rush out west. You want
to go NOW but need more
farmers to join you. Create a
flyer advertising at least THREE
advantages of moving west.
WRITE A JOURNAL ENTRY
ALL I DO IS WIN!
Pretend you are General
Zachary Taylor. Write an
acceptance speech after you
have won the Presidency.
Explain how your actions during
the Mexican-American War
contributed to your win.
Express 3 character traits you
believe you displayed and all
leaders should display, that you
feel encouraged people to vote
for you.
Imagine that you are Andrew
Jackson. Write a journal entry
regarding the decision that you
made to sign the Indian
Removal Act? Was this the
right thing to do? Do you have
any regrets?
UNIT 3 CHOICE BOARD REVIEW
POETIC JUSTICE
Choose one of the vocabulary
terms and explain its meaning
in the form of an ACROSTIC
poem. You may only use up to 5
words per letter.
EX. America
Must
Endure
Ridicule
In order to
Change the way the
Entire world lives
Quiz Show
Write a 5 question quiz with
information that you have
learned about Westward
Expansion (ex. Manifest
Destiny, U.S. territories,
Louisiana Purchase just to name
a few). The quiz may be
multiple choice, short answer,
or essay. You must provide an
answer key.
IT’S A HARD KNOCK LIFE
You are leaving from one
territory going to another
territory. On the Map, chart the
route you take to arrive at your
new home. Why did you choose
to settle in this new place, who
will travel with you, and what
type of job opportunity will you
have?
5 “W”s Chart
Answer the 5 “W” questions
about the Trail of Tears.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
What was it?
When did it happen?
Where did it happen?
Who was there?
Why did it happen?
I’M DIFFERENT
Create a Venn Diagram and
compare and contrast the North
Carolina Gold Rush and the
California Gold Rush
CREATE A POSTER
Create a poster that displays
why signing the Indian Removal
Act was a controversial decision
made by President Jackson. The
poster must include 3 reasons
why this decision was
controversial.
Turned Down For What?!?
Invent an organization that
supports or combats the
Manifest Destiny Movement.
Include the title of your
organization, 2 reasons you are
for or against the Manifest
Destiny Movement, and a
relevant illustration.
Let’s Go West for Gold
You are a farmer in Charlotte
who recently heard about the
Gold Rush out west. You want
to go NOW but need more
farmers to join you. Create a
flyer advertising at least TWO
advantage of moving west.
ALL I DO IS WIN!
Pretend you are a newspaper
editor for a territory acquired
by the United States. What
would the title of your
newspaper be and why? Make
sure the title represents the
whole nation.
UNIT 3 CHOICE BOARD REVIEW
ALL I DO IS WIN!
Pretend you are a newspaper editor for
a territory acquired by the United
States. What would the title of your
newspaper be and why? Make sure the
title represents the whole nation.
POETIC JUSTICE
Tell me what this vocabulary term
means using an ACROSTIC poem.
EX. All
Men and women
Enjoy
Riding
In
Cars
Everyday
P
E
O
P
L
E
Let’s Go West for Gold
You just heard that GOLD has been
found in California, so you head to get
your piece of the rock! Plan your trip.
4 People I am taking with me:
1.
2.
3.
4.
1 Meal I am going to take on the road with
me.
Meat:
____________________________________
Vegetable#1:
_______________________________
Vegetable #2:
______________________________
Starch:
____________________________________
What types of clothes are you going to take
out west for the warm weather?
1.
2.
3.
4.