Traits for Settling the West
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Objective
I can describe character traits that helped people survive while settling the West.
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Warm-up video
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Key concepts
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The westward expansion helps us understand how America came to be what it is today.
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The Homestead Act promised 160 acres of land to anyone that paid a small fee, lived on the land for 5 years, and made improvements.
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Pioneers believed in Manifest Destiny, which led to many Native Americans being forced out of their homes.
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Practice
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What was one reason why pioneers wanted to move west, as mentioned in the video?
The video mentioned that pioneers faced difficult decisions about what to bring on their journey west. Imagine you are a pioneer family. List three essential items you would bring and explain why.
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“What was one character trait that helped pioneers survive while settling the West, and how did that trait help them overcome challenges?”
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