Westward Expansion

Westward Expansion

Grade 6 · Social Studies · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can describe the challenges faced by settlers during westward expansion.

Warm-Up Video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

Westward Expansion - The Settlers

Practice Questions

3 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Describe one challenge settlers faced when moving west into unknown territories. What does the video suggest was a difficult emotional challenge for settlers leaving their old lives behind to move west? According to the video, what personal quality did settlers need to overcome the challenges of westward expansion?

Teacher Guide

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