Students will be investigating the energy and ideas of a new country. With revolution behind them and a government in place, the people have the opportunity to create their own future.
Vocabulary
canal a large channel dug in the earth that is filled with water for boats to use
migration the movement of people from place to place in the world
plow a tool with a blade that turns the soil over and creates rows for planting
push-pull factors the motivations for people who migrate
The students will explore how the nation expanded across the continent and came under the control of the United States government. Movement and settlement are a result of geographic, government, religious, cultural, and economic factors. The students will also gain evidence to support how geography and economics drive the actions for governments and people.
Vocabulary
annexation including or adding
Manifest Destiny the idea that Americans were justified in claiming land from anyone who opposed them
pioneers people who are among the first to do something
standing army an army that was ready at all times, who enlisted for a period of time
Students will examine the story of the Cherokee Nation, their interactions with the United States government in the Indian Removal Act, and its impact on their people.
Vocabulary
nullified canceled
syllabary symbols for the sounds and syllables in the Cherokee language
treaty a formal document that creates an agreement between two nations