Louisiana Purchase

You have the opportunity of a lifetime like Thomas Jefferson when you find out that you are able to purchase a large land mass in the middle of the United States (Louisiana Purchase). You paid 11.25 million dollars (remember this is a lot of money at the time). Give 5 reasons why you feel this purchase was a steal and show how this has benefitted our nation today.

Native Americans

You are a Native American Chief during the era of Manifest Destiny. You realize that your lands are being taken away from you and that your people are being disrespected. You now that your tribe will soon come into contact with settlers from the east. Do you give in and travel the Trail of Tears or do you decide that you will take a stance knowing you are undermanned? Include support for you decision and historical facts when you choose what you are going to do.

Manifest Destiny

Look at the painting above created when our nation felt that Manifest Destiny was our nations job. What does this picture show you and do you feel that it correctly depicts the purpose of Manifest Destiny?

Mexican American War

The U.S. - Mexican War occured between 1846 and 1848 after the annexation of Texas in 1845. Take a stance as either a Mexican Soldier or an American Soldier and tell why you chose that side. Back up your stance with historical facts or evidence that you either researched or from prior knowledge.

Oregon Trail

You are a farmer from Missouri and you have realized that in order to support your family you need to move west. You feel that "The West" offers your family the ability to start over and create your own large farm. What supplies do you feel are necessary to bring considering that you have to fit your family of five and need enough room to travel across country?