My Westward Expansion Learning Goal

I can understand the westward expansion of the

United States during the 1800s and how it affected the
nations morale and culture.
Describe events of the 19th century presidencies of:
o Thomas Jefferson Louisiana Purchas, Exploration of Lewis
and Clark
o James Madison War of 1812
o James Monroe Monroe Doctrine
o Andrew Jackson Nationalism, Sectionalism, Trail of Tears
o James Polk Mexican-American War, Gold Rush (S1C5PO1)
Describe the different perspectives of Manifest Destiny
(S1C5PO2)
Identify major westward migration route of the 19 th century
(S1C5PO3)
Describe how the innovations of the Industrial Revolution
contributed to U.S. growth and expansion (S1C5PO4)
Describe how the West, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, and
Southwest regions exemplify the concept of a region as an area
with unifying human or natural factors (S4C2PO1)
Explain why and how boundaries changed during the Westward
Expansion and Mexican-American War (S4C4PO1)
Explain the economic, cultural, environmental, and political
effects of human migration on places (S4C4PO2)
Describe how geographic features influenced events in the past in
the Great Plains, Pacific Northwest, and West (S4C6PO1)

My Westward Expansion Learning Scale

In addition to a 3 performance, I can use in-depth inferences and connections

that go beyond what was taught to understand Westward Expansions importance
on America today.
I have an incredible understanding of the westward expansion, including
its causes and effects on the United States. I have gone beyond the
expectations.
I can understand the westward expansion of the United States during the
1800s and how it affected the nations morale and culture.
Describe events of the 19th century presidencies of:
o

Thomas Jefferson Louisiana Purchas, Exploration of Lewis and Clark

o James Madison War of 1812
o James Monroe Monroe Doctrine
o Andrew Jackson Nationalism, Sectionalism, Trail of Tears
o James Polk Mexican-American War, Gold Rush (S1C5PO1)

Describe the different perspectives of Manifest Destiny (S1C5PO2)

Identify major westward migration route of the 19th century (S1C5PO3)
Describe how the innovations of the Industrial Revolution contributed to U.S.
growth and expansion (S1C5PO4)
Describe how the West, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, and Southwest
regions exemplify the concept of a region as an area with unifying human or
natural factors (S4C2PO1)
Explain why and how boundaries changed during the Westward Expansion
and Mexican-American War (S4C4PO1)
Explain the economic, cultural, environmental, and political effects of human
migration on places (S4C4PO2)

Describe how geographic features influenced events in the past in the Great
Plains, Pacific Northwest, and West (S4C6PO1)

I have a good understanding of the westward expansion, including its

causes and effects on the United States.
I can understand SOME OF the westward expansion of the United States
during the 1800s and how it affected the nations morale and culture.
I am beginning to understand the westward expansion, including its
causes and effects on the United States.

I can understand VERY LITTLE about the westward expansion of the United
States during the 1800s and how it affected the nations morale and
culture.
I am having a difficult time understanding of the westward expansion,
including its causes and effects on the United States.