Step 1 The Information

 

1. Look at the resources on the right and take notes about Manifest Destiny and The Mexican American War on a Google Doc page entitled Westward Expansion Notes.

 

2.  This Google Doc page must include all of the following:

- What does the term Manifest Destiny mean?

-Who first used the term?

-Identify the who, when and where of the Mexican American War. 

-Why did the US go to war with Mexico?

- Who won the war?

 

- How is the term Manifest Destiny related to the Mexican American War? 

 

 

3. Using the notes you took in Google Docs, you are going to create a presentation on the information you gathered to share with your classmates. You can use one of the following methods to create this presentation:

- PowerPoint

-Create a pamphlet/booklet
-Voicethread/Voki

-Video/Slideshow on Imovie

-Prezi

-Song or skit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 2 The Oregon Trail

The Oregon Trail was used by travelers who wished to settle out west. It was not an easy trail to follow however, and many travelers encountered road blocks along the way.

 

1. Look at the PowerPoint on the right to get an idea of what the landscape was like out west. 

 

2.  Review the following resources, add a picture and answer the following questions on a Google Doc titled "The Oregon Trial":

- How did people travel across the trail?

- What dangers did travelers face on the trail?

- Could travelers take alot of supplies with them? What could they take?

 

- Imagine you had to travel with your family out west on the Oregon Trail. Your wagon is almost full and you are told you can only bring three more items. What items would you choose and why? 

 

3. Play the game to the right to experience what life was like traveling along the Oregon Trail.