CHAPTER 9 – p.294-315
Westward Migration
TexasIndependence
Mexican American War / U.S. I Learning Standards:
USI.26 Describe the causes, course, and consequences of America’s westward expansion and its growing diplomatic assertiveness. Use a map of North America to trace America’s expansion to the Civil War, including the location of the Santa Fe and Oregon trails. (H, E, G)
the annexation of Texas in 1845
the concept of Manifest Destiny and its relationship to westward expansion
the acquisition of the OregonTerritory in 1846
the territorial acquisitions resulting from the Mexican War
the search for gold in California
the Gadsden Purchase of 1854
Pacing Guide: 2/12-3/2 (8 days)
Key Questions:
Why did Americans move westward in the 1840s and 1850s?
What were the differences between the different regions of the country?
Which of these differences still remain today?
How did American expansion westward lead to conflict?
Why do people attempt toimpose their religion upon others?
Why were American settlers in Texas set on creating an independent State?
What were the sources of tension between the United States and Mexico in the 1840s?
What were the outcomes of the Mexican American War? / Skills and Outcomes: When students have finished studying this topic, they will know and be able to:
Preview – Section 1
1) Examine the painting Emigrants Crossing the Plainson page 294-5:
- I See / It Means
- Predict difficulties and dangers of migration across country
- Predict reasons for westward migration – KWL
- Answer Explore the Time Line questions
- How did world events influence westward travelers
- 2-Column notes page 297 Americans Head West
- Answer questions - see skills handbook p. H19
Graphic Organizer – Gold Rush – Concept/Event Map GO
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Analyze a Primary Source – Francis Parkman on the Oregon Trail
Map Activity – TCI – Manifest Destiny – p. 109 Map of the Oregon Trail – handout 3.1A
Preview –Section 2 - LINK – What do you think you know about Texas?With picture of Texas, a cow, longhorn symbol, etc.
Opener – Daily Bellringer Transparency C9 S2
Create a Timeline - Texas - from missionary system to independence
Identify – Stephen F Austin and Santa Anna – compare these two key figures – how did they cross paths?
Examine Map – Texas Revolution p. 305 – How did Texas win independence?
Identify and Explain: “Remember the Alamo” – p. 307
Analyze – Battle of San Jacinto – p. 306
Preview – Section 3 – Read the Inside Story – p. 308 – predict – what would be the advantages and disadvantages of Texas becoming a part of the U.S.
Create Chart – Pros and Cons of U.S. annexing Texas – p. 309 – Teacher’s Edition
Graphic Organizer – Main Ideas and Details – Read and take notes p. 309-10 Tensions between the U.S. and Mexico
2-Column Notes – Fighting and Results of the War – p. 310-11
Sequencing GO – p. 311 #4 – U.S. border expansion
Cause and Effect GO – Mexican-American War
Group Discussion – Manifest Destiny – Was the U.S. justified in the Mexican-American War? / Formative/Summative Assessments: Students will complete the following products/other assessments to demonstrate the skills and understandings they have acquired.
- Create a Flyer - Pioneer Travel – Do’s and Don’ts
- Journal Entry – Traveler on the Oregon Trail
- Explain in a paragraph the idea that many Americans went to California to “mine the miners.” Section Assessment Q6, p. 301
- Persuasive Essay – p. 307 – Were the Texas rebels justified in their fight for independence or should they have honored Mexican law and government?
- Writing Activity – p. 304 Teacher’s Edition - #2 – Official Memo – Mexican Gov’t encouraging immigration to Texas
- Analyze Quote – p. 311 – justification of war / manifest destiny
- Poster Project – For and Against TexasIndependence - p. 306, teacher’s edition
- Primary Source Analysis – Document Based Investigation – p. 312 – Documents 1 & 2 – perspectives on the Alamo – APPARTS Charts and compare and contrast essay – What is the real story of the Alamo?
- Chapter Cover Page Activity – Include: Chapter title, section headings, graphics, key terms, people, events, dates, explain the main ideas of the chapter.
- Quizzes and Topic Tests