La Expansión hacia el Oeste

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Objective

I can explain the reasons why people moved west during the period of westward expansion.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Name at least two reasons why people decided to become pioneers and move west in the 1800s, according to the video.

2

Describe the challenges faced by pioneers traveling along the Oregon Trail, based on what you learned from the video and what you might experience in the Oregon Trail game.

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Describe one reason why people moved west along the Oregon Trail, according to the video. Explain why the Mormons moved west, as discussed in the video.

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