Q3W9: February 27-March 3

SS.8.A.4.1 Examine the causes, course, and consequences of United States westward
expansion and its growing diplomatic assertiveness (Texas Annexation,
Manifest Destiny, Oregon Territory, Mexican American War/Mexican
Cession, California Gold Rush, Gadsden Purchase).

SS.8.A.4.3 Examine the experiences and perspectives of significant individuals and
groups during this era of American History.

Monday:

Bellringer

Vocab – 

• Manifest Destiny – the belief that the United States was destined to extend to the Pacific Ocean
• Emigrant- person who leaves their country
• Annex- take control of territory

Manifest Destiny

Tuesday:

Westward Expansion Notes – Guided Notes

Manifest Destiny Notes – All slides up to Mexican-American War

Wednesday – 

Play Oregon Trail – WS in class

Thursday/Friday

Finish Notes – Mexican- American War

Textbook Bias WS

Jackson Hero or Villain?