3/15 - Chapter 13, Manifest Destiny Section 1 Trails West
Section 1 Objectives
1. To explain the role of mountain men in the exploration and expansion of the West
2. To identify reasons people went west
3. To describe the opening of the Santa Fe Trail
4. To describe the impact of “Oregon Fever” on westward expansion
5. To profile the Mormons’ westward journey
Terms and Vocabulary, Section Assessment
3/16 - Chapter 13, Section 2, Texas Revolt
Section 2 Objectives
1. To profile Texas under Spanish rule
2. To explain the tension between Texans and Tejanos
3. To summarize the war between Texas and Mexico
4. To explain that Texas became its own country
Terms, Vocab, Section assessment
3/17 - Early Out
Finish Sections 1 & 2
3/18 - Chapter 13, Section 3, War with Mexico
Section 3 Objectives
1. To explain the origins of manifest destiny
2. To describe how the Mexican War began
3. To describe American actions in California, New Mexico, and Mexico
4. To detail the peace agreement with Mexico and territory gained by the United States
Terms, Vocabulary, Section assessment
3/19 - Manifest Destiny primary source document analysis.
