Colonial
Enlightenment
American Revolution
French Revolution
Manifest Destiny
Civil War
Industrialization
Nationalism
Progressives
Imperialism
WAHG 2 Home
5 themes of Geography

Unit 9: Lesson Plans




 

Opening the West

Day 1  | Day 2 | Day 3  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day 1
 

 

 

 

Discussion and Activities on relationships between White Settlers and Tribal Americans.

Assignment: Read p. 434-437 (A.H. book). Read Handout "Journal of James Bell, Cattle Driver". Make a list of all of the problems faced by Cowboys on the trail.

 

Day 2
 

 

Discussion and Activities exploring life on the range.

Assignment: Read p. 422-425 (A.H. book).

 

Day 3
 
Discussion and Activities on expansion and advances in the West.