Family with Their Covered Wagon During the Great Western Migration
The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)
Westward Expansion- Intro
Published By:
Michelle Darling
Historical Era:
Across Historical Eras
Thinking Skill:
Historical Analysis & Interpretation
Bloom’s Taxonomy:
Applying
Grade Level:
Upper Elementary
Suggested Teaching Instructions
Have the students examine the picture and answer the preliminary questions before revealing to them the details of the picture. After you have told them that the picture of a family going to claim land according to the Homestead Act, have them write a paragraph about what they would bring in their family wagon on a trip across the country.
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Description
This activity serves as an introduction to how Westward Expansion looked for families.