OP 9 Westward Expansion
Students will understand why western expansion occurred and the impact it had on the United States as a whole.
Florida Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) Benchmark Alignment:
U.S. History (Mastery):
SS.8.A.4.1: Examine the causes, course, and consequences of United States westward expansion and its growing diplomatic assertiveness (War of 1812, Convention of 1818, Adams-Onis Treaty, Missouri Compromise, Monroe Doctrine, Trail of Tears, Texas annexation, Manifest Destiny, Oregon Territory, Mexican American War/Mexican Cession, California Gold Rush, Compromise of 1850, Kansas Nebraska Act, Gadsden Purchase)
SS.8.A.4.5: Explain the causes, course, and consequences of the 19th century transportation revolution on the growth of the nation's economy
U.S. History (Embedded):
SS.8.A.4.2: Describe the debate surrounding the spread of slavery into western territories and Florida
SS.8.A.4.3: Examine the experiences and perspectives of significant individuals and groups during this era of American History.
Skills: SS.8.A.1.2, SS.8.A.1.3, SS.8.A.1.5, SS.8.A.1.7
Geography: SS.8.G.1.1, SS.8.G.1.2, SS.8.G.2.1, SS.8.G.2.3, SS.8.G.3.1, SS.8.G.4.1, SS.8.G.4.3, SS.8.G.4.4, SS.8.G.5.2
Economics: SS.8.E.1.1, SS.8.E.3.1
Discovery Education, Social Studies Techbook
SS.8.A.4.1
Chapter 7, Section 3 – Westward Expansion
Session 1 & 2 (engage and explore)
Session 3-4 (explore)
Session 5-6 (elaborate)
Chapter 7, Section 4- Life in the West
1. Session 1 & 2 (explore only P. 3, 5-9)
2. Session 5-6 (Elaborate, Letter Activity)
SS.8.A.4.5
Chapter 8, Section 1 – Industrialization
Session 3-4 (explore p. 5)
KIM Terms: