Westward Expansion
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Objective
I can describe the challenges faced by settlers during westward expansion.
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Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
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Pioneers packed their wagons to roam, what challenges did they face far from home?
Some sought freedom, from oppression to flee, what dangers awaited, wild and free?
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
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“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?”
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