Your job today is to do some research about the Westward Expansion of America during the 1800s. You will be working in partners, and you need to answer the following questions and record them on your paper. Each of you must fill out your own paper. Use the website links given for each question to find the answers.
(Westward Expansion)


1. Name two reasons why the pioneers wanted to travel to the Frontier. Pioneers

2. The pioneers needed many supplies on their journey. Read the instructions and do the following activity with your partner: Supply List Activity

3. Name some of the Wagon Trails that pioneers followed to make it West. Are there any that you know of that aren't mentioned on this page? Trails

(Wagon Train)


4. What were the most common wagons called? Describe how they were built and how they were pulled. Wagons

(Wagon)


5. What were some of the struggles pioneers encountered on the trail? Name 4 dangers they had while traveling. Dangers on the Trail

6. Name an illness they may have gotten on the frontier and the cure they used for it. Illnesses

7. What was the first thing the pioneers did once they came West? Settling

8. Describe the traditional pioneer family: What was their home life like? What were the girls' responsibilities? What were the boys' responsibilities? Click on "Learn About the Western Expansion" on the top, left-hand side of this website: Our America

9. Make your own version of a pioneer home. Don't worry about choosing a character for your room--just choose any of them. Choose the furniture and objects you might find there. Then, when you are done, print a copy and attach it to your assignment. Make a Room

Congratulations!! You have finished! Turn your assignment into Miss Jones.

(Pioneers)

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