9th Grade Informational Text Homework

Westward Expansion: A Comprehensive Resource

Embark on a captivating journey through the American West with this 16-article reading comprehension bundle!

Explore the key events, figures, and themes that shaped westward expansion. Discover:

• Manifest Destiny and its impact on American identity.
• The Louisiana Purchase and the doubling of U.S. territory.
• Lewis & Clark's exploration of the uncharted West.
• The Oregon Trail and the challenges faced by pioneers.
• The California Gold Rush and its economic boom.
• The Mexican-American War and its territorial consequences.
• The Trail of Tears and the forced relocation of Native American tribes.
• The Homestead Act and its role in westward settlement.
• The Pony Express and its rapid communication system.
• The Transcontinental Railroad and its transformative impact.
• The Wild West and its myths and realities.
• The clash of cultures between Native Americans and European settlers.
• Boomtowns and ghost towns created by gold rushes.
• Cattle drives and the importance of the cowboy culture.
• The lasting legacy of women during westward expansion on American history.

Sharpen essential reading skills with a variety of questions in each article, including:

• Multiple Choice
• Matching
• Fill-in-the-Blank
• Short Answer

Answer Keys included for easy assessment!

Learning Objectives:

• Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the key events, figures, and themes of westward expansion.
• Students will be able to analyze primary sources and evaluate historical evidence.
• Students will develop critical thinking skills by analyzing complex historical issues.

Recommended Common Core Standards:

• RI.5.1-6: Reading informational text standards, including quoting accurately, determining central ideas, explaining relationships, and analyzing author's point of view.

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