MAIN CONCEPT: You should understand how Manifest Destiny and the Industrial Revolution affected America and Americans. 

• I understand how these ideas and events led to Americans moving west: Manifest Destiny, The Louisiana Purchase and The Lewis and Clark Expedition, The Oregon Trail, The Texas Revolution, and The Gold Rush

• I can explain why the War of 1812 began and why it was important for the United States

• I can describe the concept of "Manifest Destiny" 

• I know the following events and people from the territory of Texas and the War with Mexico: Santa Anna, President Polk, Sam Houston, Davy Crockett, Stephen Austin, The Alamo, San Jacinto, The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• I know what the Industrial Revolution was and where it began

  • I recognize some of the major inventions from the Industrial Revolution and can explain how they improved life 

  • I can explain the advantages and disadvantages of the Industrial Revolution

• I know what the Erie Canal was and why it was important

• I can explain the significance of the Oregon Trail