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Response to Audio Prompt
Response to Audio Prompt
Who led the 2-year expedition to explore the Louisiana Purchase territory?
After listening to the video, list one of the inventions that was created during this time period.
What are some ways people traveled across the West during the Westward Expansion? (Select All That Apply)
The Homestead Act promised land to anyone who went west
In your own words, what is "Manifest Destiny"
Response to Audio Prompt
Tell me one challenge you think pioneers may have faced while traveling west, and explain why you think it would have been difficult.
In 1845, twelve-year-old Emma sat beside her mother in a creaky covered wagon. Her family had left their small home in Missouri to journey west on the Oregon Trail. The road ahead was long, over 2,000 miles of rocky paths, wide rivers, and endless prairies. Their oxen pulled the wagon slowly, and the family could only travel about 15 miles a day.
Each morning, Emma helped gather firewood, and each night they camped under the stars. She missed her old home, but her parents said they’d find rich farmland in Oregon. Along the way, they faced sickness, dust storms, and steep mountains. There were no stores, no roads, and no maps, just the hope of a better life ahead.
Compare Emma’s journey in the 1800s with Maya’s trip in modern times. Think about how each girl traveled, what challenges they faced, and anything they had in common.
In the left circle, write things that are true only for Emma’s trip in the 1800s.
In the right circle, write things that are true only for Maya’s trip in 2025.
In the middle section, write things that apply to both girls.
How is traveling across the country today different from how pioneers traveled during Westward Expansion? (5-6 complete sentences)
Go to the following website: https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/pioneer-life/390078
After reading through this short article, respond with 2-3 sentences about something you found interesting about pioneers, or something new you learned
Which trail led to Salt Lake City?
Choose 5 foods you would bring and explain why each is important to help your family survive the trip. 1 sentence each :)
If you could travel back in time, would you want to be a pioneer moving west? Why or why not?
According to the video, why did pioneers want to move West?
Choose one trail. Circle 2 cities along the trail that you think are important stops. Then draw a symbol (like a star or triangle) in a spot where you think pioneers may have faced a big challenge.
What were the cities and danger spots you chose, and why did you pick them?