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?”
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